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Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
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The study of the structures of an organism

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Anatomy

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2
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The study of the functions and interactions of anatomical structures

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Physiology

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3
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Maintenance of a constant and optimal environment

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Homeostasis

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4
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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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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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18
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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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Chest

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Thoracic

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Underarm

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Axillary

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Arm

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Brachial

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Forearm

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Antebrachial

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27
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Wrist

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Carpal

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Hand

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Manual

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29
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Loin

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Lumbar

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30
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Buttocks

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Gluteal

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31
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Anterior pelvis

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Pelvic

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Groin

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Inguinal

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Thigh

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Femoral

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Back of knee

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Popliteal

35
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Ankle

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Tarsal

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Foot

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Pedal

37
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Sole

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Plantar

38
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Front, in front of

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Anterior

39
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Belly side, front

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Ventral

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Posterior

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Back behind

41
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Back behind

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Dorsal

42
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Above on top of

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Superior

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Below, under

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Inferior

44
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Closer to the point of attachment

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Proximal

45
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Farther from the point of attachment

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Distal

46
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Closer to the midline

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Medial

47
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Farther from the midline

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Lateral

48
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Further from the surface of the body

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Deep

49
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Very close to the surface of the body

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Superficial

50
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Bio means ?

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Life

51
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Ology

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Study of

52
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Ana

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Cut up

53
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Tomy or tome

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To cut

54
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Physio

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Functions interactions

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Homeo

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Same

56
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Statsis

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Stay the same

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Patho

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Disease or death

58
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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.

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Anatomical position

59
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Protects against environmental hazards
Helps regulate body temp
Provides sensory information

Hair, skin, sweat glands, nails

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Integumentary system

60
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Provides support and protection for other tissues
Stores calcium and other minerals
Forms blood cells

Bones, cartilage, ligaments, bone marrow

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Skeletal system

61
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Provides movement
Provides protection and support for other tissues
Generates heat that maintains body temp

Skeletal muscles and associated ligaments

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Muscular system

62
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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

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Nervous system

63
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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

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Endocrine system

64
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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

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Cardiovascular system

65
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Defends against infection and disease
Returns tissue fluids to bloodstream

Spleen, thymus,lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, tonsils

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Lymphatic system

66
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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

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Respiratory system

67
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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

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Digestive system

68
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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

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Urinary system

69
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Produces male sex cells, seminal fluid, and hormones
Sexual intercourse

Testes, epididymides, ductus deferentia, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, penis, scrotum

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Male reproductive system

70
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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

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Female reproductive system

71
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Cyte
CYto
Cyt

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All means cell

72
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The wrist is _______ to the elbow

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Distal

73
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The little finger is _______ to the index finger

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Medial

74
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The nose is ______ to the mouth

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Superior

75
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The _____ portion of the upper arm is attached to the shoulder

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Proximal

76
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The nose is _____ to the ears

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Medial

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