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1
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Anatomy

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the study of living oragnisms

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Physiology

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the study of functions and processes in living organisms

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Homeostasis

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Maintains a stable internal environment in the body

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Positive feedback Loop

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adding more of what is putting the body out of balance

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5
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Negative feedback Loop

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adding something else to counter what is putting the body out of balenace

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Structural Organization

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  1. chemical
  2. celluar
  3. tissue
  4. organ
  5. organ system
  6. organism
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Axial

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torso

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Appendicular

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limbs

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Superior

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towards the head

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Inferior

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away from the head

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Anterior

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front of the body

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Posterior

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back of the body

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Medial

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towards midline

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Lateral

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away from the midline

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Proximal

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towards where the limbs are attached

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Distal

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away from where the limbs are attached

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Superficial

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skin deep

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Deep

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past the skin

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Dorsal

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back cavity

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Ipsilateral

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same side of the body

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21
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Contralateral

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opposite sides of the body

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Ventral

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front cavity

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Thoracic

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chest cavity

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Abdomen

A

stomach cavity

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Pelvic

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lower abdomen cavity

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Diaphram

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separates the thoracic and pelvic region

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Coronal

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vertical, divides the body into aanterior & posterior

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Sagittal

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vertical, divides the body at midline

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Transverse

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divides the body into superior and inferior

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Integumentary

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Skeletal System

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protects and supports body organs

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Muscular System

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allows manipulation of the environment

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Nervous System

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fast actin control system

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Endocrine System

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glands that secrete hormones

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Cardiovascular System

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blood vessels carry oxygen & carbon dioxide

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Lymphatic System

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Picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels

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Respiratory System

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keeps blood supplied with oxygen

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Digestive System

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breaks down food into absorbable units

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Urinary System

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eliminates nitrogenous wastes

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Reproductive System

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overall function is to produce offspring

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Cervical

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Brachial

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Metacarpal/Metatarsal

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Coxal

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Patellar

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Lumbar

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lower back

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Sternal

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center of the chest

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Carpal/Tarsel

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wrist/ankle

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Pollex/Hallux

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thumb/big toe

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Femoral

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Vertebral

Bio 175 Unit 1 (3 decks)

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