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1.1 Overview of Physiology and Major Systems Flashcards

1
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What is the definition of anatomy?

A

structure of the body and how it is designed

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What is the definition of Physiology?

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how the body functions

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What does the Physiology of the body depend on?

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anatomy of the body

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What are the levels of organization of the human body?

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atoms
molecule
macromolecule
organelle
cell
tissue
organ
systems
organism

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What is the definition of atoms?

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smallest building block of matter

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What is the definition of tissues?

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group of cells that perform a common function

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What are the four basic tissues in the human body?

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epithelial
muscle
connective
nervous

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What is epithelial tissue?

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covers the body surface and lines the cavities of the body

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What are the cells of the epithelial tissue specialized for?

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secretion and absorption

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What is the structure of the epithelial tissue?

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closely packed cells with very little matrix

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What is the purpose of muscle tissue?

A

movement

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What are the cells of the muscle tissue specialized for?

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muscle contraction

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What is the purpose of connective tissue?

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offers support and protection of body organs

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What does connective tissue include?

A

bones
tendons
blood
ligaments

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What are the cells of the connective tissue specialized for?

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bind tissues together and play a supportive role

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What is the purpose of nervous tissue?

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communication between cells of the body by forming a system of electrical impulses

17
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What is an organism?

A

living things

18
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What is the integumentary system?

A

skin

19
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What are the layers of the integumentary system?

A

epidermis
dermis
hypodermis

20
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What is the hypodermis also known as?

A

subcutaneous tissue

Anatomy and Physiology I (89 decks)

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