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The study of the structures of an organism

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Anatomy

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The study of the functions and interactions of anatomical structures

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Physiology

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Maintenance of a constant and optimal environment

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Homeostasis

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Study of disease and death

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Pathology

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5
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A response to a stimulus that increases the stimulus

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Positive feedback

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Any detectable change in the environment

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Stimulus

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A response to a stimulus that decrease the stimulus

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Negative feedback

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8
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Study of cells

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Cytology

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9
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Study of tissues

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Histology

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10
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A group of atoms that work together and exhibit a unique and predictable behavior

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Chemical/molecular level

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A group of chemicals and molecules that work together and exhibit a unique and predictable behavior

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Organelle

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12
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A group of organelles that work together and exhibit a unique and predictable behavior

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Cell

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A group of cells that work together and exhibit a unique and predictable behavior

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Tissue

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14
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A group of tissues that work together and exhibit a unique and predictable behavior

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Organ

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A group of organs that work together and exhibit a unique and predictable behavior

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Organ system

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A group of organ systems that work together and exhibit a unique and predictable behavior

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Organism

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17
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Inside of the environment

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Internal environment

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Outside of the environment

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External environment

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19
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Inside of the cell

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Intracellular environment

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20
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Fluid that flows between tissues

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Interstitial fluid

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21
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Head

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Cephalon

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22
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Neck

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Cervical

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23
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Chest

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Thoracic

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Underarm

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Axillary

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Arm
Brachial
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Forearm
Antebrachial
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Wrist
Carpal
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Hand
Manual
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Loin
Lumbar
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Buttocks
Gluteal
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Anterior pelvis
Pelvic
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Groin
Inguinal
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Thigh
Femoral
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Back of knee
Popliteal
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Ankle
Tarsal
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Foot
Pedal
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Sole
Plantar
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Front, in front of
Anterior
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Belly side, front
Ventral
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Posterior
Back behind
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Back behind
Dorsal
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Above on top of
Superior
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Below, under
Inferior
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Closer to the point of attachment
Proximal
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Farther from the point of attachment
Distal
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Closer to the midline
Medial
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Farther from the midline
Lateral
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Further from the surface of the body
Deep
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Very close to the surface of the body
Superficial
50
Bio means ?
Life
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Ology
Study of
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Ana
Cut up
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Tomy or tome
To cut
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Physio
Functions interactions
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Homeo
Same
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Statsis
Stay the same
57
Patho
Disease or death
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When the body is in this position, the hands are at the sides with the palms facing forward, and the feet are together.
Anatomical position
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Protects against environmental hazards Helps regulate body temp Provides sensory information Hair, skin, sweat glands, nails
Integumentary system
60
Provides support and protection for other tissues Stores calcium and other minerals Forms blood cells Bones, cartilage, ligaments, bone marrow
Skeletal system
61
Provides movement Provides protection and support for other tissues Generates heat that maintains body temp Skeletal muscles and associated ligaments
Muscular system
62
Directs immediate responses to stimuli Coordinates or moderates activities of other organ systems Provides and interprets sensory information about external conditions Brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, sense organs
Nervous system
63
Directs long term changes in the activities of other organ systems Adjusts metabolic activity and energy use by the body Controls many structural and functional changes during development Pituitary gland, thyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal glands, gonads, endocrine tissues in other systems
Endocrine system
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Distributed blood, water, cells, and dissolved materials including nutrients, waste products, oxygen, and carbon dioxide Distributes heat and assists in control of body temp Heart, blood, blood vessels
Cardiovascular system
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Defends against infection and disease Returns tissue fluids to bloodstream Spleen, thymus,lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, tonsils
Lymphatic system
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Delivers air to alveoli Provides oxygen to bloodstream Removes carbon dioxide from bloodstream Produces sounds for communication Nasal cavities, sinuses, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, aveoli
Respiratory system
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Processes and digests food Absorbs and conserves water Absorbs nutrients Stores energy reserves Teeth, tongue, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gal bladder, pancreas
Digestive system
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Excretes waste products from the blood Controls water balance by regulating volume of urine produced Stores urine prior to voluntary elimination Regulates blood ion concentrations and PH Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
Urinary system
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Produces male sex cells, seminal fluid, and hormones Sexual intercourse Testes, epididymides, ductus deferentia, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, penis, scrotum
Male reproductive system
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Produces female sex cells and hormones Supports developing embryo from conception to delivery Provides milk to nourish newborn infant Sexual intercourse
Female reproductive system
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Cyte CYto Cyt
All means cell
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The wrist is _______ to the elbow
Distal
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The little finger is _______ to the index finger
Medial
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The nose is ______ to the mouth
Superior
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The _____ portion of the upper arm is attached to the shoulder
Proximal
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The nose is _____ to the ears
Medial

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