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Match the correct anatomical body region to the labeled image below.

The human body contains several different cavities.  Complete the sentences to describe the relationship of body cavities.

Which of the following best describes the reaction H2CO3 → H2O + CO2 ?

Consider the following list of commonly found items and their pH values: Baking Soda (8.3), Battery Acid (1.0), Beer (4.2), Bleach (12.8), Butter (6.1–6.4), Coffee (5.0), Egg Whites (7.6–8.0), Grapes (3.5–4.5), Milk of Magnesia (10.6), Tomato (4.0–4.5), Vinegar (2.2), White Bread (5.0–6.0) Which list includes only acids?

Homeostatic mechanisms use feedback systems that share common components.  Number in order the parts of a typical homeostatic mechanism, starting with the event or change that triggers the response.

These monitor aspects of the internal environment and corrects any changes:

What occurs to form an ionic bond?

Pneumothorax (collapsed lung) is a condition that occurs when an air-filled space forms between the lung and the wall of the pleural cavity. This space would be between the __________.

What is the branch of science that deals with morphology or structure of body parts?

The human body needs to respond to its environment, and the body spends a large amount of energy maintaining homeostasis.  Homeostatic mechanisms and feedback loops maintain homeostasis.  Define homeostasis.  What are the parts of a homeostatic mechanism?  What are the two types of feedback?  Give an example of each type of feedback.