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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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changes that occur during illnesses

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clinical anatomy

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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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4 elements of the body

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hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, nitrogen

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molecular composition

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

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smallest living unit; have organelles

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cellular level

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

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organ system level

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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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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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cells with particular functions

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differentiation

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anabolism, catabolism, absorption, respiration, excretion

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metabolism & excretion: chemical reactions

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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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process of bringing material into body

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absorption

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absorption, transport & use of oxygen
respiration
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removal of waste, CO2, excess ions
excretion
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protects against the external environment
integumentary system- primary homeostatic function
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thermoregulation & sensory
integumentary system- secondary homeostatic function
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covers surface; protects deeper tissues
epidermis (skin)
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nourishes epidermis; provides strength; contains glands
dermis (skin)
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secrete lipid coating that lubricates hair shaft and epidermis
sebaceous glands
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produce perspiration for evaporative cooling
sweat glands
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provide sensations of touch, pressure, temperature and pain
sensory receptors
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stores lipids; attaches skin to deeper structures
subcutaneous layer
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support & protection
Skeletal system- primary homeostatic function
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immunity, storage of Ca++, & feeding
skeletal system- secondary homeostatic function
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connects bone to bone, bone to cartilage, or cartilage to cartilage
ligaments
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locomotion
muscular system- primary homeostatic function
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thermoregulation & storage of amino acids
muscular system- secondary homeostatic function
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transmit the contractile forces of skeletal muscle to bone in order to move
tendons & aponeuroses
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relays/processes info for homeostasis & senses
nervous system- primary homeostatic function
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hormones what system & function
nervous system- secondary homeostatic function
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control center; process info; short-term control over activities of other systems
central nervous system (CNS)
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links CNS with other systems & with sense organs
peripheral nervous system (PNS)
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allows for reproduction
endocrine system- secondary homeostatic function
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chronic homeostasis
endocrine system- primary homeostatic function
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may control the timing of reproduction and set day-night rhythms
pineal gland
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controls over endocrine glands; regulates growth and fluid balance
pituitary gland
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controls tissue metabolic rate; regulates calcium levels
thyroid gland
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control red blood cell production and elevate blood pressure
kidneys
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regulates blood glucose levels
pancreas
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transport of gasses & nutrients
cardiovascular system- primary homeostatic function
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thermoregulation, pH balance, immune function & endocrine function
cardiovascular system- secondary homeostatic function
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carry blood from the heart to capillaries
arteries
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permit diffusion between blood and interstitial fluids
capillaries
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return blood from capillaries to the heart
veins
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transport oxygen, carbon dioxide, and blood cells; delivers nutrients & hormones; removes wastes; assists in temperature regulation and defense against disease
blood
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immune function & water balance
lymphatic system- primary homeostatic function
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aids in absorption of nutrients
lymphatic system- secondary homeostatic function
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gas exchange & pH balance
respiratory system- primary homeostatic function
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water balance
respiratory system- secondary homeostatic function
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digestion & absorption of nutrients; water absorption
digestive system- primary homeostatic function
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removes waste from blood & immune functions
digestive system- secondary homeostatic function
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secretes digestive enzymes, buffers, and hormones; adsorbs nutrients
small intestine
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secretes bile; regulates nutrient composition of blood
liver
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stores and concentrates bile for release into the small intestine
gallbladder
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secretes digestive enzymes and buffers; contains endocrine cells
pancreas
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removes water from fecal materials; stores wastes
large intestine
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provide buffers & lubrication; produce enzymes that begin digestion
salivary glands
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filters blood of excess, waste, ions & solutes; pH & water balance
Urinary system- primary homeostatic function
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endocrine function
Urinary system- secondary homeostatic function
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secondary sex characteristics
reproductive system- secondary homeostatic function
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sUPine
laying face UP
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prone
laying face down
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The portion of the ventral cavity that surrounds and protects the heart and lungs (pleural cavity, mediastinum, pericardial cavity)
thoracic cavity
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contains the peritoneal cavity: abdominal cavity, and pelvic cavity
abdominopelvic cavity
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provide lubrication to organs
serous membranes
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serous membranes in pleural cavity incules
visceral pleura (contact w/ lungs; organ) & parietal pleura (lines cavity)
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serous membranes in pericardial cavity
visceral layer of the serous pericardium (heart) & parietal layer of the serous pericardium (lines cavity)
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serous membranes in peritoneal cavity
visceral peritoneum (abdominal organs) & parietal peritoneum (lines cavity) - mesentries - double sheets of peritoneum

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