C1 What Is Life

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Anatomy

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The structure of an organism and their parts
The organization of living things

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Physiology

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Normal function of living organisms and their parts
The way an organism (or their parts) functions

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Gross Anatomy

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Structures examined without the use of a microscope
- Systemic: Studying the body system by system
-Regional: Studying the body area by area

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Surface Anatomy

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The study of the external form of the body
-Relation to deeper structures

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Microscopic Anatomy

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The study of structures with the aid of a microscope
-Cytology
-Histology

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Developmental Anatomy

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The study of the structural changes that occur in the body throughout the lifespan
-Fertilization to death
-Greatest development changes occur before you are born

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Chemical Level

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How atoms interact and combine into molecules

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Cellular Level

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How molecules interact and combine to form organelles of a cell

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Tissue Level

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Numerous similar cells, and the tissues around them, join to form a tissue type

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Organ Level

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Two or more tissue types form an organ that performs one of more functions

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Organ System Level

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A group of organs performing a common function

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Organism Level

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Anything living thing considered as a whole

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6 Characteristics of living organisms

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1. Organisation - The specific relationship/interaction among part of an organism —> How they perform there function
2. Metabolism - The ability to use energy and perform vital functions
3. The ability to sense and adjust/react to changes in the environment
4. Growth - Increase in size or number of cells
5. Development - The changes an organism undergoes through time
6. Reproduction - The formation of new cells and new organisms. All living organisms pass on their genes to their offspring

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Homeostasis

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The maintenance of a relatively constant environment inside the human body
-Maintain a set point
-Normal range = slightly above or below
-Failure of homeostasis can lead to disease or death

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Erect

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Supine

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Prone

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Superior and Inferior

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Anterior and Posterior

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Proximal and Distal

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Medial and Lateral

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Superficial and Deep

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Sagittal Plane

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Frontal Plane

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Transverse Plane

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Oblique Plane

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Serous membrane in Pericardial Cavity

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Parietal Pericardium Visceral Pericardium Pericardial Fluid

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Serous membrane in Pleural Cavity

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Parietal Pleura Visceral Pleura Pleural Fluid

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Serous Membrane in Peritoneal Cavity

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Parietal Peritoneum Visceral Peritoneum Peritoneal Fluid