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Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards

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Study of the structure of the body.

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Anatomy

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Study of the functions of the structures of the body.

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Physiology

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Study of the structure and design of living things from the whole organism down to the cell level.

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Anatomy

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Cell - Tissue - Organ - Organ system - Organism

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Levels of Organization

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The study of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of living things.

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Physiology

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> Basic structural and functional unit of most living organism.
Smallest unit of a metazoa.
Building block of life.

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Cell

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7
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What is a cell composed of?

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> Nucleus
Protoplasm with
Organelles surrounded by a
Membrane

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> Consists of blood, heart, arteries, capillaries, veins.
Arteries and capillaries used to deliver embalming solution
Transport (Functional Category)

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Circulatory

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9
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How many days do RBCs live for?

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120 Days.

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10
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When liver or kidneys are not functioning properly, products of hemolysis are not excreted normally and can cause?

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Jaundice and Uremic Poisoning

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> Deals with foreign materials (e.g., disease organisms).
May engulf or disable them.
Produces antibodies.

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White Blood Cells

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12
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Attaches to the foreign object and makes it easier for WBCs to destroy invader.

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Antibodies

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Allows blood to come in contact with all of the cells of the body.

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Tiny Capillaries

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> Carries nutrients to cells and wastes away from cells for disposal.
Contains Hemoglobin, allowing O2 to circulate around the body.

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Blood

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> Provides room in the capillaries for embalming solution.
Eliminates bad color changes.
Reacts with formaldehyde to give a black/deathly gray color.

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Veinous Drainage

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16
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Has four pumping chambers.

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Heart

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> Great artery arising from the left ventricle.
Branches give rise to all other arteries.
Central distribution point for embalming fluid.

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Aortic Arch or Arch of Aorta

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18
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May be used for injection after complete or partial autopsy or organ donation and in infants.

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Abdominal Aorta and Thoracic Aorta

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Potential drainage points when partial autopsy has been performed.

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Inferior and Superior Vena Cavae (IVC, SVC)

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> Responsible for collecting excess fluid (in the interstitial spaces) and returning it to the circulatory system.
Transport (Functional category)

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Lymphatic System

21
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We can die from this within 24 hours.
The Lymphatic System prevents this.

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Edema (fluid accumulation)

22
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> Provide rigid support and protection for vital organs.
Held by muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Allow for movement in the body.
Support and Movement (Functional Category)

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Skeletal System

23
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Where most of RBC is formed and produced.

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Bone Marrow (central opening)

24
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Coordinates muscle movements.

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Nervous System

25
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> Has a total of 24 BONES.
Consists of twelve pairs (vertebrae to sternum):
- Seven (7) thoracic or chest cavity, five (5) abdominal cavity
1-7 (TRUE RIBS); 8-10 (FALSE RIBS); 11-12 (FLOATING RIBS)

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Ribs

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> Has a total of 24 BONES.
Consists of twelve pairs (vertebrae to sternum):
- Seven (7) thoracic or chest cavity, five (5) abdominal cavity
1-7 (TRUE RIBS); 8-10 (FALSE RIBS); 11-12 (FLOATING RIBS)

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Ribs

27
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Long bone of the upper arm.

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Humerus

28
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> Shoulder blade
Attaches clavicle and humerus

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Scapula

29
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Wrist bones

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Carpals

30
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Five long bones of the hand

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Metacarpals

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Phalanges

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Bones of the fingers

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Radius

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Thumb

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Ulnar

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Pinky

34
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Produces Adrenaline (Epinephrine) and Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine).

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Medulla

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Produces Aldosterone, Cortisol, and Estrogenic and Androgenic hormones.

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Adrenal Cortex

36
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> As big as a marble
Lies at the base of the brain
Regulates metabolism, growth, sexual development, and the immune response.

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Pituitary Gland (Hypophosis)

37
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Influence the rate of body metabolism.

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Thyroid Gland/Hormones

38
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> Controls circadian cycle and secretion of melanin (for wakefulness).
Like a tiny pine cone.

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Pineal Gland

39
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> Controls circadian cycle and secretion of melanin (for wakefulness).
Like a tiny pine cone.

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Pineal Gland

40
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> Smart control coordinating center
Keep homeostasis
Influences Autonomic Nervous System
Manages hormones

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Hypothalamus

41
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A state of balance among all the body systems needed for the body to survive and function correctly. In homeostasis, body levels of acid, blood pressure, blood sugar, electrolytes, energy, hormones, oxygen, proteins, and temperature are constantly adjusted to respond to changes inside and outside the body, to keep them at a normal level.

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Homeostasis

42
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Controls Calcium Metabolism

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Parathyroid Glands

43
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Secretes insulin (sugar and starch) are being digested.

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Pancreas

44
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Directs excess carbohydrates to be converted to fat and stored.

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Insulin

45
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Not only does it produce insulin. It also produces digestive enzymes entering the duodenum.

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Pancreas

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