anatomy & physiology

2. receives signals from CNS; releases hormones.
6. bone responsible for the protection of the spinal cord.
7. location in the bones to produce blood cells.
9. a plane dividing the ventral and dorsal regions.
11. hollow space that is lined with mucus to protect against infection and to humidify air before the lungs.
12. flap of tissue over the trachea to prevent food from entering.
14. main organ in animal's bodies to control respiration.
15. indicating towards the head.
16. where food enters, containing digestive enzymes.
18. a plane showing division parallel to the median plane; away from the midline.
20. a plane from an anterior view separating the right and left hemispheres.
21. main pathway to transport oxygen in your lungs; windpipe
22. located in brain; produces and stores hormones upon signal from hypothalamus.
23. types of bones that are longer than its width (ex. femur, tibia, ulna)

1. indicating towards the body of an animal.
2. these balance bodily functions to maintain homeostasis.
3. system in the body that controls all the body systems.
4. airways in lungs; moisturize air to and from lungs.
5. the bottom region of an animal standing on four legs.
8. the front view of an animal.
10. bones that protect the internal organs; excludes the limbs; type of skeleton.
13. a plane dividing cranial and caudal regions.
17. holds food to become broken down in the digestive system; contains acid and enzymes to further digestion.
19. passageway for food to reach the stomach.