Anatomy Flashcards

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scientific discipline that deals with the processes or function of living things

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Physiology

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The structural and functional characteristics of all organisms are deterined by their chemical make-up

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chemical

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3
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atoms combine to form molecules

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chemical

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small structure that make up cells

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organelle

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Basic Structural and fucntional unit of organisms, such as plants and animals

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Cell

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A group of similar cells and the aterials surrounding them

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Tissue

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Covers surfaces, usually has a basement membrane, has a little extracellular aterial and has no blood vessel

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Epithelial Tissue

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holds cells and tissue together. has an extracellular matrix consisting of protein fibers, ground substances, and fluid

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Connective Tissue

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specialized to shorten or contact

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Muscle Tissue

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It is composed of two or more tissue types that together perform one or more comon function

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Organ

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It is a group of organs classified as a unit because of a common function or set of functions.

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Organ System

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Consists of skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands

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Integumentary System

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Provides protection, regulates temperature, prevents water loss, and produces vitamin D precursors

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Integumentary System

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Consists of bones, associated cartilages, ligaments, and joints.

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Skeletal System

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Provides protection and support, allows body moveents, produces blood cells and stores minerals and fats

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Skeletal System

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Consists of muscles attached to the skeleton by tendon

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Muscular System

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Provides body movements, maintains posture, and produces body heat

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Muscular System

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Removes foreign substances from the blood and lymph, cobat disease, maintains tissue fluid balance, and absorbs fats from the digestive tract

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Lymphatic System

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Lungs and respiratory passages

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Respiratory System

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Exchange O2 and CO2 between the blood and air and regulates blood pH

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Respiratory System

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Perform mechanical and chemical processes of digestion, absorption of nutrients, and elimination of wastes.

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Digestive System

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A major regulatory system that detects sensations and control movements, physiologic processes, and intellectual functions

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Nervous System

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A major regulatory system that influences metabolism, growth, reproduction, and many other functions

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Endocrine System

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Transport nutrients, waste products, gases and hormones throughout the body

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Cardiovascular System

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Plays a role in the immune response and the regulatiopn of the body temperature

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Cardiovascular system

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Production of ale and female sex cells, and male and female sex hormones

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Reproductive System

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It is any living thing considered as a whole, whether composed of one cell, such as bacterium, or trillions such as human

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Organism