Ch 1 pt 1 Flashcards

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Anatomy

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Studies the form and structure of the body

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2
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Anatomy equals what

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Structure/form

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3
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Physiology equals what

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Function

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4
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The structure determines what

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Function

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5
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Physiology

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Examines how the body functions

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6
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Form and function are

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Interrelated

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7
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Scientific method

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Refers to a systematic and rigorous process by scientists

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First step of the scientific method

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Examine natural events through observation

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Second step of the scientific method

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Develop a hypothesis

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10
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Example of anatomy and physiology

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Teeth

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11
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Example of the scientific method

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Senses

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12
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Microscopic anatomy

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Cells and tissues

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13
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The study of body cells and their internal structure

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Cytology

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14
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The study of tissues

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Histology

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15
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Gross/macroscopic anatomy

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Investigates structures visible to the unaided eye

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16
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Studies the anatomy of each body system

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Systemic anatomy

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17
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Examines the structures in a body region

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Regional anatomy

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18
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Focuses on superficial anatomic markings and internal body structure

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Surface anatomy

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19
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Examines anatomical similarities and differences in different species

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Comparative anatomy

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20
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Studies developmental changes from conception to birth

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Embryology

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21
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Examines macroscopic and microscopic anatomic changes resulting from disease

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Pathologic anatomy

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22
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Investigates internal structures visualized by scanning procedures

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Radiographic anatomy

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23
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Examine the function of body structures, focusing on the molecular and cellular level

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Physiologists

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24
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Examines functioning of the heart, blood vessels, and blood

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Cardiovascular physiology

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Studies functioning of nerves and nervous system organs
Neurophysiology
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Explores functioning of respiratory organs
Respiratory physiology
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Investigates functioning of reproductive hormones and the reproductive cycle
Reproductive physiology
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Focuses on the function of a body system during disease or injury to the system
Pathophysiology
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Properties common to all organisms
Organization, metabolism, growth and development, responsiveness, regulation, reproduction
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All organisms exhibit a complex structure and order
Organization
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The sum of all chemical reactions that occur within the body
Metabolism
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Small molecules joined to form larger ones
Anabolism
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Large molecules broken down into smaller ones
Catabolism
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Ability to sense and react to stimuli
Responsiveness
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Organisms assimilate materials from environment; grow and develop
Growth and development
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Ability to adjust internal bodily function to accommodate environment changes
Regulation
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Ability to maintain body structure and function
Homeostasis
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Produce new cells for growth, maintenance, and repair
Reproduction
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Chemical level
Atoms and molecules
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Cellular level
Cells, basic units of life
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Tissue level
Similar cells performing common functions
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Organ level
Multiple tissues working together
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Organ system level
Related organs work together
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Organismal level
Organ systems function together
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Integumentary system
Skin, hair, nails, glands, and nerves
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Skeletal system
Bones
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Muscular system
Muscles
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Nervous system
Nerves
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Cardiovascular system
Heart, blood vessel
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Endocrine system
Hormones
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Lymphatic system
Organs, vessels, tissues
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Respiratory system
Lungs
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Urinary system
Bladder, kidney
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Digestive system
Stomach
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Anatomic position
Upright stance, feet parallel, upper limbs at the sides of the body, palms face towards the front
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Slices of body are called
Sections or planes
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Actual cut or slice that exposes internal anatomy
Section
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Imaginary flat surface passing through body
Plane
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Coronal (frontal) plane
Vertical plane dividing the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts
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Transverse (cross-sectional) plane
Horizontal plane dividing the body into superior (top) and inferior (bottom)
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Midsagittal (median) plane
Vertical plane dividing the body into equal left and right sides
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Sagittal plane
Parallel to midsagittal, but left or right of midsagittal; divides structure into unequal portions
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Oblique plane
Passes through structure at any angle except hor. or ver.
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Anterior
Front
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Posterior
Back
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Proximal
Closer to the specific limb
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Dorsal
True back
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Ventral
Belly front
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Distal
Farther to the specific limb
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Axial region
Anything besides arms and legs
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Appendicular region
Arms and legs