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Biomed Ch 6&7 Flashcards

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Anatomy

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Study of shape and structure of human body

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Physiology

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Study of functions of human body

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Anatomical position

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When body is erect facing forward with arms at sides and palms facing up

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Mid sagittal plane

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Vertical plane divides body into equal left and right halves

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Horizontal plane

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Divides the body into upper and lower portions

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Cytoplasm

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Gel like fluid inside the cell

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Organelle

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Part of cell that performs a definite function

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Nucleus

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Center of cell, Carries genetic information

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Proximal

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Park closer to the trunk of the body

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Visceral

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Internal organs or covering of organs

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Periatal

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Wall of a body cavity

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Appendicular

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Region of the body that consist of the limbs

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Stem cells

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Immature, unspecialized cells capable of replication and differentiation into other types of cells or tissues

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14
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Connective tissue’s

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Bind and support other tissues

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15
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What is the organizational levels of the body

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Cells, tissues, organs, systems

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16
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What are the two major cavities in the body

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Dorsal and ventral

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17
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What does the axial portion of the body consist of

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Head, neck, trunk

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What does the appendicular portion of the body consist of

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arms, legs

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What is the simplest organizational level of the human body

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Cells

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20
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What is the federal government’s lead agency for scientific research on oral, dental, and cranial facial disease

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NIDCR

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What is the portion of the skeleton that consists of the skull, spinal column, ribs, sternum

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Axial skeleton

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What is the portion of the skeleton that consists of the upper extremities and shoulder girdle plus the lower extremities and pelvic girdle

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Appendicular skeleton

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What is a specialize connective tissue that covers all bones of the body

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Periosteum

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What are cells that are associated with bone formation

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Osteoblasts

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What anchors the periosteum to the bone

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Sharpies fibers

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What forms the outer layer of bones where it is needed for strength

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Compact bone

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What is the lighter bone found in the interior of bones

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Cancellous bone

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What is a tough connective, nonvascular, elastic tissue

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Cartilage

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What is another term for joints

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Articulation

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Pericardium

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A double walled sack that encloses the heart

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Arteries

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Large blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart

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Veins

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Blood vessels that carry blood to the heart

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Central nervous system

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Composed of the brain and spinal cord

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Peripheral nervous system

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Composed of the cranial nerves and spinal nerves

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Neurons

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Direct nerve impulses

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Peristalsis

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A rhythmic action that moves food through the digestive tract

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Integumentary system

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Involves the skin

38
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What are the 3 types of muscles tissues

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Smooth, striated, cardiac

39
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Which muscle is striated in appearance but resembles smooth muscle in action

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Cardiac

40
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What is a common muscular disorder

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Muscular dystrophy

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What is a function of the circulatory system

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Regulate body temperature and chemical stability and provide the body with nutrients

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What do the heart chambers consist of

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Atria, ventricles

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What are the functions of a blood vessel

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Carry blood away from heart, connect the arterial and venous system, carry blood towards heart

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What is the primary function of the lymph system

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Destroy harmful microorganisms

45
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What tissues make up the lymph system

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Lymph vessels, nodes, fluid

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What system makes up the nervous system

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Central nervous system, peripheral nervous system

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The autonomic nervous system is divided into what

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Parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system

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What are the type of neuron that carries impulses toward the brain and spinal cord

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Motor

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What is the main function of the respiratory system

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To deliver oxygen to the body

50
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What is a roll of the digestive system

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Provide nutrition for the body

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Actions of the digestive system

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Ingestion, movement, absorption

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What is the primary function of the endocrine system

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To maintain homeostasis

53
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What is the primary function of the urinary system

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To form and eliminate urine

54
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What are examples of an appendage

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Hair, nails, glands

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Axial

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Referring to the body region that comprises the head, neck, and trunk

56
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What are the 10 body systems

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Skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, integumentary, reproductive

57
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What is the name for chemical messengers within the endocrine system

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Hormones

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