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anatomy ch 1 lecture Flashcards

1
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define anatomy

A

study of the structure of body parts

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2
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define physiology

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study of the function of body parts

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3
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gross anatomy

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study of large/visible anatomy

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4
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another name for gross anatomy

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macroscopic anatomy

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5
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system anatomy

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looks at just one system

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6
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surface anatomy

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studies structures that you can feel

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7
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what divisions are apart of gross anatomy

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regional, system, and surface anatomy

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8
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microscopic anatomy

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deals with tiny structures (ex. cells)

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9
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what divisions are apart of microscopic anatomy

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cytology and histology

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10
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cytology

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study of cells

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11
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histology

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study of tissues

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12
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developmental anatomy

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studies anatomical and physiological development throughout life

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13
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embryology

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study of developments before birth

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14
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define palpate

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to touch/feel

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15
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define auscultate

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to hear/listen (ex. for heartbeats)

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16
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principle of complementary structure and function

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anatomy and physiology are inseparable
function reflects structure

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17
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structural organization of the body from smallest to largest

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chemical
cellular
tissue
organ
organ system
organismal

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18
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what are the necessary life functions

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maintaining boundaries
movement
responsiveness
digestion
metabolism
excretion
reproduction
growth

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19
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define maintaining boundaries

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separation between internal and external environment

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20
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define movement

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muscular system allows movement

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21
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contractility

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movement at the cellular level

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22
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define responsiveness

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ability to sense and respond to stimuli

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23
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define digestion

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breakdown of ingested foods

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24
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define metabolism

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chemical reactions that occur in body cells

25
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define anabolic

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build up of molecules

26
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define catabolic

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break down of molecules

27
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define excretion

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removal of wastes from metabolism and digestion

28
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define reproduction

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creation of new cells for growth or repair
or
production of offspring

29
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define growth

A

increase in size of body parts or organism

30
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how many organ systems are there

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11

31
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what do humans need to survive

A

nutrients
oxygen
water
normal body temperature
appropriate atmospheric temperature

32
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what nutrients are needed to survive

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carbohydrates
proteins
fats
minerals and vitamins

33
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what body temp does the body strive for

A

37 degrees Celsius

34
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homeostasis

A

dynamic state of equilibrium
readjusts as needed

35
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what three components are involved in homeostasis

A

receptor
control center
effector

36
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define control center

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determines set point to maintain each variable
receives input from receptor
determines response

37
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define receptor

A

sensor
monitors environment
responds to stimuli

38
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define effector

A

receives output from control center
provides negative feedback or positive feedback

39
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define negative feedback

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response reduces or shuts off original stimulus
most used feedback mechanism

40
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define positive feedback

A

response enhances original stimulus

41
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what are the two major divisions of the body

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axial and appendicular

42
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what is apart of the axial division

A

head
neck
trunk

43
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what is apart of the appendicular division

A

limbs (legs and arms)

44
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define acromial

A

shoulder

45
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define pollex

A

thumb

46
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define inguinal

A

groin

47
Q

define hallux

A

big toe

48
Q

define otic

A

ear

49
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define perineal

A

space between anus and external genitals

50
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define calcaneal

A

heel

51
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define plantar

A

bottom of foot

52
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define oblique section

A

any cut at an angle

53
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define viscera

A

internal organs

54
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pleural cavities

A

spaces that surround the lungs

55
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pericardial cavity

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space that surrounds the heart

56
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mediastinum

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surrounds thoracic organs
separates lungs from heart

57
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define parietal serosa

A

lines internal body cavity walls

58
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define visceral serosa

A

covers internal organs

59
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another name for serosa

A

serous membrane

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