Ch. 1 The Human Organism Flashcards
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Anatomy
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Studies the bodies structure (what it looks like, size and shape).
2
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Physiology
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The processes or functions of living things. (how the bone changes over time)
3
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Developmental Anatomy
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Structural changes that occur between conception and adulthood.
4
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Embryology
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Structural changes from conception to the 8th week in the uterus.
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Cytology (cyto=cell)
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Features of cells.
6
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Histology
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Study of tissues.
7
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Gross Anatomy
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Visualized without microscope.
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Cell Physiology
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How cells function.
9
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Systemic physiology
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Looks at whole organ system.
10
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Neurophysiology
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Specifically nervous system.
11
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Cardiovascular Physiology
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Deals with heart and blood vessels.
12
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Pathology
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Study of disease.
