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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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Anatomy equals what

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Structure/form

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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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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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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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25
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Studies functioning of nerves and nervous system organs

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Neurophysiology

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Explores functioning of respiratory organs

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Respiratory physiology

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27
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Investigates functioning of reproductive hormones and the reproductive cycle

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Reproductive physiology

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28
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Focuses on the function of a body system during disease or injury to the system

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Pathophysiology

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29
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Properties common to all organisms

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Organization, metabolism, growth and development, responsiveness, regulation, reproduction

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All organisms exhibit a complex structure and order

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Organization

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The sum of all chemical reactions that occur within the body

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Metabolism

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Small molecules joined to form larger ones

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Anabolism

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Large molecules broken down into smaller ones

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Catabolism

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Ability to sense and react to stimuli

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Responsiveness

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Organisms assimilate materials from environment; grow and develop

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Growth and development

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Ability to adjust internal bodily function to accommodate environment changes

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Regulation

37
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Ability to maintain body structure and function

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Homeostasis

38
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Produce new cells for growth, maintenance, and repair

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Reproduction

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Chemical level

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Atoms and molecules

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Cellular level

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Cells, basic units of life

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Tissue level

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Similar cells performing common functions

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Organ level

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Multiple tissues working together

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Organ system level

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Related organs work together

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Organismal level

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Organ systems function together

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Integumentary system

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Skin, hair, nails, glands, and nerves

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Skeletal system

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Bones

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Muscular system

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Muscles

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Nervous system

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Nerves

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Cardiovascular system

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Heart, blood vessel

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Endocrine system

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Hormones

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Lymphatic system

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Organs, vessels, tissues

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Respiratory system

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Lungs

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Urinary system

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Bladder, kidney

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Digestive system

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Stomach

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Anatomic position

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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

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Sections or planes

57
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Actual cut or slice that exposes internal anatomy

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Section

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Imaginary flat surface passing through body

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Plane

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Coronal (frontal) plane

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Vertical plane dividing the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts

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Transverse (cross-sectional) plane

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Horizontal plane dividing the body into superior (top) and inferior (bottom)

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Midsagittal (median) plane

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Vertical plane dividing the body into equal left and right sides

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Sagittal plane

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Parallel to midsagittal, but left or right of midsagittal; divides structure into unequal portions

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Oblique plane

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Passes through structure at any angle except hor. or ver.

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Anterior

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Front

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Posterior

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Back

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Proximal

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Closer to the specific limb

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Dorsal

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True back

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Ventral

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Belly front

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Distal

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Farther to the specific limb

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Axial region

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Anything besides arms and legs

70
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Appendicular region

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Arms and legs

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