A&P Flashcards

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Levels of organization

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Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.

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Internal stability or balance

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Homeostasis

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3
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Physiologic effect

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Specific, objective, & quantifiable changes to tissues, organs, or systems created by a particular manual therapy form or technique.

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Structural effects (mechanical effects)

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Physical changes that occur in the muscle and connective tissues of the body, such as stretching, loosening, or broadening.

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Systemic effects (reflexive effects)

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Regional or body-wide responses mediated by cellular, circulatory, endocrine, and/or nervous system processes.
-decreased pain
-edema reduction (swelling)
-improved local fluid movement

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Integumentary system functions

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•Regulates body temp
•Protects from infections and harmful substances
•Waste excretion
•Vitamin D production
•Sensation

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Skeletal system functions

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-Blood cell production
-Allows movement
-Provides structure
-Stores minerals
-Protects organs

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Muscular system functions

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-Contraction
-Maintains posture
-Creates movement
-Generates heat

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Cardiovascular system functions

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-Carries oxygen and nutrients
-Transports wastes
-Promotes immune responses
-Pumps blood throughout the body

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Lymphatic system functions

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-Aids in healing and resisting disease
-Helps maintain fluid balance

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Nervous system functions

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-Bodys control center
-Communicates body system info
-Coordinates body responses

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Endocrine system functions

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-Glands and hormones
-Growth and development
-Reproduction
-Homeostasis
-Energy levels

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Respiratory system functions

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-Allows vocalization
-Regulates the exchange of oxygen & carbon dioxide

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Digestive system functions

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-Eliminates solid wastes
-Breaks down food into nutrients

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Urinary system functions

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-Produces, stores, eliminates urine
-Help maintain fluid
-Filters the blood

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Reproductive system functions

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Regulates and controls reproductive processes

17
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Common elements in the human body

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-Primary
Hydrogen H, nitrogen N, oxygen O, carbon C
-Secondary
Phosphorus P
Sodium Na
Calcium Ça
Potassium K
Chlorine Cl
Magnesium Mg
Iron Fe
Sulfur S

18
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These organic substances make up all cells and tissues in the body

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Carbs-Type of sugar that gives energy
Lipids- Energy source or fat storage
Proteins- Building blocks for all cells and tissues
Nucleic acid- DNA & RNA

19
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Types of tissue

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Epithelial- Forms most glands, the digestive & respiratory tract, and the epidermis.
Muscle- Creates muscles
Nervous- Forms the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
Connective

20
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Contents of the upper bright quadrant

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Liver, gallbladder, pancreas, left kidney, small intestine, large intestine.

21
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Contents of the upper left quadrant

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Stomach, spleen, pancreas, left kidney, small intestine, large intestine

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Contents of the lower right and lower left quadrants

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Small intestine, large intestine, uterus, ovary, and urinary bladder.

23
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Contents of the lower left quadrant

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Small intestine,

24
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3 body cavities

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Dorsal, ventral, abdominopelvic

25
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What are cells responsible for?

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Performing all essential life functions from synthesizing nutrients to destroying pathogens and debris.

26
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Mitosis

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Cell division

27
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Organelle

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Helps regulate cell function

28
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Nucleus

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Regulates overall function

29
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Mitochondria

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Responsible for producing ATP (Provides energy to the body.)