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Anatomy lecture- Exam 1 (Ch. 1) Flashcards

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Cytology: the study of cells
Histology: the study of tissues

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microscopic anatomy

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study of structures visible to the unaided eye

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gross anatomy (macroscopic anatomy)

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refers to the superficial anatomical markings & relationship to deeper structures

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surface anatomy

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4
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changes that occur during illnesses

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clinical anatomy

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5
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studies anatomical landmarks important for surgical procedures

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surgical anatomy

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traces structural changes that occur in the body over time

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developmental anatomy

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anatomical similarities & differences between types of animals typically vertebrates

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comparative anatomy

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shared derived traits; all members of a group have that trait

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synapomorphies

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  • dorsal hallow nerve cord
  • notochord
  • post-anal tail
  • pharyngeal arches
  • braincase
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vertebrate synapomorphies

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10
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4 elements of the body

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hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, nitrogen

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11
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molecular composition

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water (66%), proteins (20%), lipids (10%), carbohydrates (3%), other (1%)

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12
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smallest living unit; have organelles

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cellular level

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13
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cells & some surrounding material

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tissue level

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14
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combination of tissues

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organ level

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15
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combination of various organs
(heart & blood vessels = cardiovascular system)

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organ system level

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16
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(1) order
(2) regulation
(3) growth and development
(4) energy processing
(5) response to the environment
(6) reproduction
(7) evolutionary adaptation

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characteristics of life

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17
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internal and external; respond to changes via acute or chronic adjustments; homeostasis

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responsiveness

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18
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increase in size of cells

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hypertrophy

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19
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increase in number of cells

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hyperplasia

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20
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cells with particular functions

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differentiation

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21
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anabolism, catabolism, absorption, respiration, excretion

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metabolism & excretion: chemical reactions

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22
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synthesis of complex molecules

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anabolism

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23
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breakdown of complex molecules

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catabolism

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24
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process of bringing material into body

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absorption

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25
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absorption, transport & use of oxygen

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respiration

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removal of waste, CO2, excess ions

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excretion

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protects against the external environment

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integumentary system- primary homeostatic function

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28
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thermoregulation & sensory

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integumentary system- secondary homeostatic function

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29
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covers surface; protects deeper tissues

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epidermis (skin)

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30
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nourishes epidermis; provides strength; contains glands

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dermis (skin)

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31
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secrete lipid coating that lubricates hair shaft and epidermis

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sebaceous glands

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32
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produce perspiration for evaporative cooling

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sweat glands

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33
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provide sensations of touch, pressure, temperature and pain

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sensory receptors

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stores lipids; attaches skin to deeper structures

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subcutaneous layer

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support & protection

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Skeletal system- primary homeostatic function

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immunity, storage of Ca++, & feeding

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skeletal system- secondary homeostatic function

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connects bone to bone, bone to cartilage, or cartilage to cartilage

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locomotion

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muscular system- primary homeostatic function

39
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thermoregulation & storage of amino acids

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muscular system- secondary homeostatic function

40
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transmit the contractile forces of skeletal muscle to bone in order to move

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tendons & aponeuroses

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relays/processes info for homeostasis & senses

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nervous system- primary homeostatic function

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hormones

what system & function

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nervous system- secondary homeostatic function

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control center; process info; short-term control over activities of other systems

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central nervous system (CNS)

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links CNS with other systems & with sense organs

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peripheral nervous system (PNS)

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allows for reproduction

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endocrine system- secondary homeostatic function

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chronic homeostasis

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endocrine system- primary homeostatic function

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may control the timing of reproduction and set day-night rhythms

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pineal gland

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controls over endocrine glands; regulates growth and fluid balance

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pituitary gland

49
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controls tissue metabolic rate; regulates calcium levels

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thyroid gland

50
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control red blood cell production and elevate blood pressure

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regulates blood glucose levels

52
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transport of gasses & nutrients

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cardiovascular system- primary homeostatic function

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thermoregulation, pH balance, immune function & endocrine function

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cardiovascular system- secondary homeostatic function

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carry blood from the heart to capillaries

55
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permit diffusion between blood and interstitial fluids

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capillaries

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return blood from capillaries to the heart

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transport oxygen, carbon dioxide, and blood cells; delivers nutrients & hormones; removes wastes; assists in temperature regulation and defense against disease

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immune function & water balance

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lymphatic system- primary homeostatic function

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aids in absorption of nutrients

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lymphatic system- secondary homeostatic function

60
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gas exchange & pH balance

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respiratory system- primary homeostatic function

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water balance

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respiratory system- secondary homeostatic function

62
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digestion & absorption of nutrients; water absorption

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digestive system- primary homeostatic function

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removes waste from blood & immune functions

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digestive system- secondary homeostatic function

64
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secretes digestive enzymes, buffers, and hormones; adsorbs nutrients

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small intestine

65
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secretes bile; regulates nutrient composition of blood

66
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stores and concentrates bile for release into the small intestine

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gallbladder

67
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secretes digestive enzymes and buffers; contains endocrine cells

68
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removes water from fecal materials; stores wastes

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large intestine

69
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provide buffers & lubrication; produce enzymes that begin digestion

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salivary glands

70
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filters blood of excess, waste, ions & solutes; pH & water balance

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Urinary system- primary homeostatic function

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endocrine function

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Urinary system- secondary homeostatic function

72
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secondary sex characteristics

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reproductive system- secondary homeostatic function

73
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sUPine

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laying face UP

74
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prone

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laying face down

75
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The portion of the ventral cavity that surrounds and protects the heart and lungs (pleural cavity, mediastinum, pericardial cavity)

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thoracic cavity

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contains the peritoneal cavity: abdominal cavity, and pelvic cavity

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abdominopelvic cavity

77
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provide lubrication to organs

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serous membranes

78
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serous membranes in pleural cavity incules

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visceral pleura (contact w/ lungs; organ) & parietal pleura (lines cavity)

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serous membranes in pericardial cavity

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visceral layer of the serous pericardium (heart) & parietal layer of the serous pericardium (lines cavity)

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serous membranes in peritoneal cavity

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visceral peritoneum (abdominal organs) & parietal peritoneum (lines cavity)
- mesentries - double sheets of peritoneum

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