Chapter 1 Flashcards

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Anatomy

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Deals with structures of body (where, how, and associated structures)

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Physiology

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Study of anatomical function, individual and cooperative function

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Gross anatomy

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Examination of relatively large structures

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Microscopic anatomy

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Deals with structures that cannot be seen without magnification

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Histology

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Study of cells and tissues

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Atom

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Smallest particle

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Molecule

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Make up organelles

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4 macromolecules

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Proteins, carbs, fats, and DNA

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Organelles

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Structures in cells that carry out functions

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Cells

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Smallest unit of LIFE

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Cytology

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Study of cells and organelles

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Tissue

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Mass of similar cells

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Organ

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Structure composed of 2 or more tissue types

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Organ system

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Humans have 11 organ systems

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Organism

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Single, complete individual

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Chemical receptors

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Senses change in body

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Integrating center

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Processes sensory information and directs response

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Effector

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Carries out final corrective action to restore homeostasis

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Negative feedback loop

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Body sense change and activates mechanism to reverse it

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Mediastinum

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Region between lungs

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Serous membranes

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Keep organ from friction