Ch.1 Intro to the Human Body Flashcards

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Definition of Anatomy

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Study of structure and the relationship among structures

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2
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Definition of Physiology

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Study of how the body structures function

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3
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The 4 different tissues

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Epithelial
Connective
Muscular
Nervous

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4
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Define organs

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Composed of 2 or more tissues and have specific functions

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5
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Epithelial tissue

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Covers the body and lines surfaces

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6
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Connective tissue

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Binds abs supports structures

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7
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Muscular tissue

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Electrically excitable, causes movement

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8
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Nervous tissue

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Electrically excitable, sends signals

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9
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The 11 Human body systems

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Integumentary
Skeletal
Muscular
Nervous
Endocrine
Cardiovascular
Lymphatic
Respiratory
Urinary
Digestive
Reproductive

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10
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The 4 Biomolecules

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Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids
Nucleic acids

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11
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Metabolism function

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Breaks down or builds up

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12
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Catabolism

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[Metabolism]
Breaks down Polymers into smaller subunits monomers

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13
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Anabolism

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[Metabolism]
Builds up smaller molecules into larger molecules

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14
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Controlled conditions of Homeostasis

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Temperature
Sugar level
Oxygen level
Water level
Ion levels
Respiration rate
Blood pressure

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15
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Negative Feedback Cycle

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Reversing a chance to the cycle, bringing it back to normal

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16
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Positive feedback cycle

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Gets farther away from normal

17
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Examples of positive feedback cycle

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Child birth
Lactation
Breast milk production
Nerve signaling
Blood clotting

18
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Term pertains to the neck

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Cervical