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A&P Exam 1 Flashcards

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head

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cephalic

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Skull

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cranial

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Face

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Facial

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Neck

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Cervical

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Armpit

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Axillary

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Arm

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Brachial

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Front of Elbow

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Antecubital

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Forearm

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antebrachial

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wrist

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carpal

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palm

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palmar/volar

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Fingers

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Digital/Phalangeal

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Thigh

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Femoral

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13
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Anterior surface of knee

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patellar

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Leg

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Crural

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Foot

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Pedal

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Ankle

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Tarsal

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Toes

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Digital/Phalangeal

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Body

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Trunk

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Chest

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Thoracic

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Abdomen

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Abdominal

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Pelvis

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Pelvic

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22
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Forehead

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Frontal

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Temple

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Temporal

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Eye

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Orbital/Ocular

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Ear

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Otic

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Cheek

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Buccal

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Nose

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Nasal

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Mouth

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Oral

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Chin

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Mental

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30
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Breastbone

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Sternal

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Breast

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Mammary

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32
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Navel

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Umbilical

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Hip

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Coxal

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Groin

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Inguinal

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35
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Thumb

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Pollex

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Hand

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Manual

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37
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Pubis

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Pubic

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38
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Top of foot

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Dorsum

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39
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Great Toe

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Hallux

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40
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Base of Skull

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Occipital

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41
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Shoulder Blade

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Scapula

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42
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Spinal Column

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Vertebral

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43
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Back of Elbow

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Olecranal/Cubital

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44
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Between Hips

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Sacral

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45
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Buttock

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Gluteal

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46
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Region between anus and external genitals

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Perineal

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47
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Hollow behind knee

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Popliteal

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48
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Sole

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Plantar

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49
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Back

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Dorsal

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50
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Loin

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Lumbar

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51
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Full Arm

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Upper Limb

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52
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Back of Hand

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Dorsum

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53
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Full Leg

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Lower Limb

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54
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Heel

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Calcaneal

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55
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Epigastric Region

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Upper middle portion of the trunk

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56
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Umbilical Region

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Central middle portion of the trunk

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57
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Pubic Region

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Lower middle portion of the trunk

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58
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RUQ

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Right Upper Quadrant

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LUQ

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Left Upper Quadrant

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RLQ

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Right Lower Quadrant

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LLQ

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Left Lower Quadrant

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62
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To stand erect with arms at the sides and palms of hands turned forward

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Anatomical Position

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63
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lying face down

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prone position

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64
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lying face up

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supine position

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65
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front of the body

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Anterior(ventral)

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66
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back of the body

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posterior(dorsal)

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67
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toward the head/higher up

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superior

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68
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lower on the body/farther from the head

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inferior

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69
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toward the midline

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medial

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70
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away from the midline

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lateral

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71
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closer to the point of attachment

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proximal

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72
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farther from the trunk of the body/point of attachment

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Distal

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73
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closer to the head

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cephalad

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74
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toward the tail/farther from the head

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Caudal

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75
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near the surface/external

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superficial

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76
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away from the body surface; internal

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deep

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77
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imaginary flat surfaces that divides the body or an organ into sections

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planes

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78
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a plane that divides the body into right and left sections

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sagittal

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79
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the plane dividing the body into equal right and left sections

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midsagittal

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80
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divides the body into unequal right and left sections

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parasagittal

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81
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divides the body into anterior and posterior parts

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frontal(coronal)

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82
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divides the body into superior and inferior portions

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Transverse (Cross-Sectional/Horizontal)

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83
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section divides the body or organ into diagonal parts

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Oblique (Diagonal)

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84
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a slice of the body or organ made alone one of the planes and is named from the plane of the cut

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Section

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85
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The cavity that contains the brain, formed by the cranial bones

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Cranial Cavity

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86
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The cavity that contains the spinal cord, created by the vertebral column

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Vertebral (Spinal) Cavity

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87
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three layers of protective tissue which lines the cranial and vertebral cavities

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meninges

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88
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inflammation of the meninges

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meningitis

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89
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the chest cavity which also houses the mediastinum and pleural cavities

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thoracic cavity

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90
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the space between the lungs which contains all the viscera of the thoracic cavity besides the lungs, including the pericardial cavity

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mediastinum

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91
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the cavity that surrounds the heart

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pericardial cavity

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92
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the cavities which contain the lungs

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pleural cavities

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93
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the dividing landmark between the thoracic and abdominal cavities

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diaphragm

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94
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contains both the pelvic and abdominal cavities

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abdominopelvic cavity

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95
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contains stomach, intestines, spleen, liver, and other organs

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abdominal cavity

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96
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contains some of the large intestine, urinary bladder, reproductive organs, and rectum

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pelvic cavity

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97
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contains the cranial cavity and spinal column

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dorsal body cavity

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98
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thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities

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Ventral Body Cavity

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99
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Thin sheets of tissues that line body cavities and organs within the trunk

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serous membranes

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100
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the layer of serous membranes that lines the walls of the cavities

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parietal layer

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101
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the layer of serous membrane that adheres to the viscera

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visceral layer

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102
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serous membrane surrounding the lungs and includes the visceral and parietal pleura

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pleura membrane

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103
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serous membrane that surrounds the he art and includes the visceral and parietal layer of the serous membrane

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pericardium

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104
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connective tissue which secures the heart to the surrounding structures (not serous membrane)

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Fibrous pericardium

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105
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serous membrane of the abdominal cavity which also includes the visceral and parietal peritoneum

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peritoneum membrane

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106
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fluid secreted by the blood vessels located within the serous membrane

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serous fluid

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107
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the potential space between the visceral and parietal pleura which normally contains about 10ml of pleural fluid

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pleural spaces

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108
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the potential space between the visceral and parietal layer of the serous membrane which normally contains 15-50ml of pericardia fluid

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pericardial sac

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109
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the potential space between the parietal and visceral peritoneum which normally doesn’t contain fluid

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peritoneal cavity

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110
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pathological accumulation of fluid in body cavities

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effusion

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111
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medical removal of excess fluid

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thoracentesis

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112
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removal of fluid from the pericardium

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pericardiocentesis

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113
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removal of fluid from peritoneal cavity

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ascites (paracentesis)

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114
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the study of body structure and the relationships among the strucutures

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anatomy

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115
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the study of how body structures function

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physiology

116
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smallest unit of matter

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atoms

117
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two or more atoms joined together (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids)

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molecules

118
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basic unit of life that all organisms are made of

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cells

119
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a group of specialized cells that perform a specific function

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tissues

120
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structures formed from two or more tissues that have specific functions

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organs

121
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groups of related organs that have a common function

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systems

122
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a living thing that has a collection of structurally and functionally integrated systems and carry out specific life processes

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organism

123
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skin, sweat/oil glands, hair, and nails

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integumentary system

124
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what are the three functions of the integumentary system

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  1. protects the body
  2. eliminates some wastes
  3. Vitamin D production
125
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bones, joints, and cartilage

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skeletal system

126
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what are the three functions of the skeletal system?

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  1. supports/protects the body
  2. blood cell production
  3. stores minerals and lipids
127
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skeletal muscles

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muscular system

128
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what are the three functions of the muscular system?

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  1. body movement
  2. stabilizes posture
  3. generates heat
129
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CNS and PNS

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Nervous System

130
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What is the function of the nervous system?

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Detects, interprets, and responds to internal/external body changes

131
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Hormone producing glands

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Endocrine System

132
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What is the function of the endocrine system?

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regulates body activity through hormones

133
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What are the three endocrine glands in the brain?

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Pineal gland, hypothalamus, and pituitary gland

134
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bowtie-shaped endocrine gland in the neck

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thyroid gland

135
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4 pea-sized endocrine glands located in the posterior of the thyroid gland which secrete PTH

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Parathyroid glands

136
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kidney “party hats”/flat, triangular endocrine glands superior to the kidneys

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Adrenal Glands

137
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the part of the pancreas that belongs to the endocrine system and secretes hormones into the blood stream

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“endocrine” pancreas

138
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testes and ovaries

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gonads

139
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he art, blood, and blood vessels

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cardiovascular system

140
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what are the three functions of the cardiovascular system?

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  1. Transports O2 and CO2
  2. regulates acid-base balance, temp., and H2O content of body fluids
  3. defends against infection and hemorrhage
141
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spleen, thymus, red bone marrow, lymph nodes, tonsils

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Lymphatic (immune) system

142
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what are the three functions of the lymphatic system

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  1. protect against infectious disease
  2. returns excess tissue fluid to the cardiovascular system
  3. transports lipids from G1 tract to the blood
143
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lungs and airways

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Respiratory System

144
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what are the three functions of the respiratory system

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  1. facilitates gas exchange (O2 and CO2)
  2. regulates acid-base of body fluids
  3. sound production
145
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GI tract and digestive organs

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Digestive System

146
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What are the three functions of the digestive system?

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  1. physical and chemical breakdown of food
  2. absorbs nutrients
  3. eliminates solid wastes
147
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mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, anus

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Gastrointestinal Tract

148
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Salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, pancreas

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Accessory digestive organs

149
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kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra

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urinary system

150
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What are the three functions of the urinary system?

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  1. produces, stores, and eliminates urine
  2. regulates volume and chemical composition of blood
  3. regulates RBC production
151
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gonads and associated structures

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Reproductive System

152
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What are the three functions of the reproductive system

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  1. produce, store, and release gametes
  2. release hormones for milk production/other body processes
  3. mammary glands produce milk
153
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ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, mammary glands

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female reproductive system

154
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testes, epididymides, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, penis

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male reproductive system

155
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metabolism, responsiveness, movement, growth, differentiation, reproduction

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life processes

156
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all chemical processes that occur in the body, including catabolism and anabolism

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metabolism

157
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the ability to detect and respond to external/internal changes to maintain homeostasis

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responsiveness

158
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motion of the whole body, individual organs, single cells, and even tiny structures inside cells

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movement

159
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increase in size and complexity

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growth

160
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process in which cells become specialized in structure and function

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differentiation

161
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the formation of new cells for growth, repair or replacement, or the production of a new individual

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reproduction

162
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the equilibrium of the body’s internal environment, regulated by the nervous and endocrine systems

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homeostasis

163
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a cycle of events in which the status of a body condition is monitored, evaluated, changed, re-monitored, reevaluated, and so on – contains a receptor, control center, and effector

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feedback system

164
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a disruption that changes a controlled condition

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stimulus

165
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monitors change and sends input

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receptor

166
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sets the range of values within which a controlled condition should be maintained, evaluates the input it receives from receptors, and generates output commands when they are needed

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control center

167
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receives output from the control center and produces a response to change the controlled condition

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effector

168
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reverses the original stimulus
body temp, blood pressure, erythropoiesis, blood sugar

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negative feedback system

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reinforces the original stimulus
childbirth, propagation of an action potential

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positive feedback system

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subjective changes to body functions (headache, nausea)

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symptoms

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objective changes (fever, rash)

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signs

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illness characterized by a recognizable set of signs and symptoms

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disease

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a disease that is confined to one area of the body

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localized disease

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a disease that affects either the entire body or several parts

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systemic disease

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fluid within cells

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ICF (intracellular fluid)

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fluid outside the cells; includes intravascular and interstitial fluids

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ECF (extracellular fluid)

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fluid between cells; “internal environment”; majority of ECF

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Interstitial Fluid

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fluid within blood vessels (blood plasma)

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Intravascular Fluid

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Small portions of fluids located in specific fluid compartments

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other fluids

180
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what are the five specific other fluids?

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  1. GI and urinary tracts
  2. eyebals
  3. ears (semicircular canal)
  4. brain ventricles
  5. placenta
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loss of ECF into space that does not contribute to equilibrium

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Third-Spacing

182
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What are the four types of third-spacing?

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  1. pleural effusions
  2. ascites
  3. extensive tissue swelling
  4. cerebral edema
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study of tissues

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Histology

184
Q

specialist in the study of disease, tissues, and cells

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pathologist

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microscopic examination of living tissue

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biopsies

186
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tissue that covers the outside of the body, lines organs, cavities, ducts, and forms glands.

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Epithelial Tissue

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tissue that protects and supports the body and organs, binds organs together, stores energy (fat), and provides immunity. Most abundant in the body and is innervated and vascular.

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Connective Tissue

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tissue that generates force and is responsible for movement

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Muscle Tissue

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Tissue that initiates and transmits action potentials and helps coordinate body activities

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Nervous Tissue

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Points of connection between adjacent cell membranes

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Cell Junctions

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fluid-tight seals between cells

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Tight Junctions

192
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“spot welds”/ uses actin to anchor neighboring cells together

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adherens junctions

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similar to adherens junctions but with a different protein

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desmosomes

194
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“half-desmosomes” anchor cells to the basal lamina

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hemidesmosome

195
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channel junctions that allow fluids, ions, and molecules to pass from cell to cell. Often found in cardiac tissue because of rapid communication abilities

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gap junctions

196
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free surface of the cell that faces towards the lumen or outside world

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apical surface

197
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the side of the cell which faces adjacent cells

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lateral surface

198
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the bottom of the cell which faces the basal lamina of the basement membrane

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basal surface

199
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single layer of cells

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simple epithelium

200
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more than one layer of cells

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stratified epithelium

201
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a thin fibrous, non-cellular structure which binds the epithelium to the underlying CT

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basement membrane

202
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part of the basement membrane which connects to the basal surface of the cell

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basal lamina

203
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has a nerve supply

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innervated

204
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without a direct blood supply

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avascular

205
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single layer of flattened cells

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simple squamous epithelium

206
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what are the functions of simple squamous epithelium

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diffusion, filtration, osmosis

207
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the simple squamous epithelium lining the inner surface of the he art and all blood vessels

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Endothelium

208
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the epithelial portion of serous membranes

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mesothelium

209
Q

single layer of cube shaped cells

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simple cuboidal epithelium

210
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what are the functions of the simple cuboidal epithelium?

A

secretion and absorption

211
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Where can you find simple cuboidal epithelium?

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kidney tubules, ducts of glands

212
Q

a single layer of rectangular cells. Can be ciliated or contain microvilli

A

simple columnar epithelium

213
Q

what are the functions of simple columnar epithelium?

A

secretion and absorption

214
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epithelium located in the upper respiratory tract or fallopian tubes

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ciliated simple columnar epithelium

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projections that increase the cell’s surface area/ “brush boarder”. Generally found in the small intestine

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Microvilli

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Q

all cells rest on a basement membrane though it has a stratified appearance

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pseudostratified columnar epithelium

217
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where can you find pseudostratified columnar epithelium?

A

upper airways of respiratory tract

218
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most common stratified epithelium and is named for the apical layer. No intercellular spaces and often found in high friction areas. Can be keratinized

A

stratified squamous epithelium

219
Q

stratified epithelium that can stretch

A

transitional epithelium

220
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where can you find transitional epithelium?

A

urinary bladder

221
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specialized epithelial cells that secrete bodily products such as mucus and hormones and can be endocrine or exocrine and are deep in the surface epithelia

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glandular epithelial cells

222
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secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream

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endocrine glands

223
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secrete mucus, perspiration, oi, cerumen, milk, etc,. to the outside world/lumens

A

exocrine glands

224
Q

fibers + cells

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ground substance

225
Q

immature cells that create the matrix

A

-blasts

226
Q

mature cells that can no longer grow or destroy

A

-cytes

227
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most common CT cells which produce collage fibers

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Fibroblasts

228
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“non-cell” portion of CT and prevents tissue from touching each other as well as determines the tissues qualities and can be solid, fluid, or jelly-like

A

ECM (extracellular matrix)

229
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collagen, elastic, reticular

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Fibers

230
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most abundant CT fiber. Consists of collage type 1 and provides strength and flexibility

A

Collagen Fibers

231
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flexible and “stretchy” fibers that add elasticity to tissue

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elastic fibers

232
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the stroma for different organs and key components of the basement membrane, made of collage type 111. Strength and support

A

reticular fibers

233
Q

chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine

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molecules in ground substance

234
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compact/spongy bone cells

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osteoblasts/cytes

235
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cartilage cells

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chondroblasts/cytes

236
Q

adipose cells

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adipocytes

237
Q

slow healing CT due to being avascular and not innervated

A

cartilage and tendons

238
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CT with lots of cells and ground substance and few fibers which are loosely arranged

A

Loose CT

239
Q

most abundant CT which consists of all three types of fibers and is part of the subcutaneous layer

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areolar CT

240
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body fat/triglyceride storage. Deposits lie under the skin, around viscera, in yellow bone marrow, and breast tissue

A

adipose tissue

241
Q

what is the function of adipose tissue

A

insulation, padding, energy reserve

242
Q

interlacing fibers which provides a stroma for many organs and part of the basement membrane

A

reticular CT

243
Q

CT with more thick fibers and less cells

A

Dense CT

244
Q

CT with bundles of collagen fibers arranged in an orderly and parallel fashion in one direction for strength

A

Dense Regular CT

245
Q

Where can you find Dense Regular CT

A

Tendons and ligaments

246
Q

sheet-like tendons

A

aponeuroses

247
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CT with irregularly arranged collagen fibers which is often arranged in sheets

A

Dense Irregular CT

248
Q

Where can you find dense irregular CT?

A

dermis, periosteum, ♡ valves, fibrous pericardium

249
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CT containing elastic fibers which allows for recoil

A

Elastic CT

250
Q

Where can you find elastic CT

A

lungs, aorta walls, arteries

251
Q

dense network of fibers (collagen or elastic) in chondroitin sulfate (providing elasticity) ground substance

A

cartilage

252
Q

most abundant and weakest cartilage

A

hyaline cartilage

253
Q

where can you find hyaline cartilage

A

costal cartilage, joints

254
Q

strongest cartilage

A

fibrocartilage

255
Q

where can you find fibrocartilage

A

intervertebral discs

256
Q

cartilage which is resilient and can maintain it’s shape while also being flexible

A

elastic cartilage

257
Q

where can you find elastic cartilage

A

outer ear, nose

258
Q

osteocytes and ECM which can be either compact or spongy

A

bone tissue

259
Q

what does bone tissue store?

A

CA, P, red and yellow bone marroq

260
Q

bone organized in osteons

A

spongy bone

261
Q

CT which can transport different things throughout the body

A

Liquid CT

262
Q

liquid CT consisting of RBCs, WBCs, platelets, and plasma

A

Blood

263
Q

liquid CT consisting of WBCS and a clear matrix and flows through the lymphatic vessels

A

Lymph

264
Q

membranes that cover cavities that open to the exterior. It is epithelial and tightly packed together. Secretes mucous

A

Mucosa

265
Q

Where can you find mucosa membranes?

A

digestive, respiratory, reproductive systems

266
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membranes that line cavities that do not open to the exterior and also surround internal viscera. Contains a parietal and visceral layer

A

Serosa

267
Q

many layers of epithelial cells which covers the entire body. Offers protection, houses sensory receptors, synthesizes vitamin D, and regulates temp

A

Cutaneous membrane

268
Q

the epithelial layer of skin

A

epidermis

269
Q

the CT layer of skin

A

Dermis

270
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membranes that lines joint cavities, bursae, and tendon sheaths and consist only of CT. They secret fluid for lubrication and act also for immunity

A

synovial membrane

271
Q

immunity cells in the synovial fluid

A

macrophages

272
Q

three layers of CT protective membranes which cover the brain and spinal cord

A

meningeal membranes

273
Q

“tough mother”, outer meningeal layer

A

dura mater

274
Q

“soft mother”, meningeal membrane adjacent to the brain

A

pia mater

275
Q

what are the four muscle tissue properties?

A
  1. excitability
  2. contractility
  3. extensibility
  4. elasticity
276
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ability to respond to stimuli by producing action potentials

A

excitability

277
Q

ability to shorten forcibly when stimulated

A

contractility

278
Q

ability to be stretched or extended

A

extensibility

279
Q

ability to return to original shape after being stretched without damage

A

elasticity

280
Q

long, cylindrical muscle cells with several nuclei per cell. Arranged in sarcomeres with a striated appearance with the ability to regenerate

A

skeletal muscle

281
Q

muscle tissue found only in the he art, arranged in sarcomeres with a striated appearance but with only 1 nucleus per cell. Branching pattern containing intercalated discs with gap junctions. Contains more mitochondria as well

A

cardiac muscle

282
Q

another name for a muscle cell

A

myocyte

283
Q

the connections between adjacent cardiac muscle fibers which contains gap junctions for rapid ion exchange

A

intercalated discs

284
Q

muscle tissue found in blood vessels and hollow viscera with a spindled, none-striated appearance and once nuclei per cell. Can be single or multi-united

A

smooth muscle

285
Q

smooth muscle cells with gap junctions, behaving like a single unit (like caridac)_

A

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