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Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
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investigates body structure
and the term means to dissect

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Anatomy

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2
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investigates processes and functions

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physiology

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3
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(Types of Physiology) : studies body organ-systems

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systemic physiology

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4
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(Types of Physiology) : studies body cells

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cellular physiology

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(Types of Anatomy) : studies body organ-systems

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systemic anatomy

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6
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(Types of Anatomy) : studies body regions (medical schools)

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regional anatomy

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7
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(Types of Anatomy) : studies external features, for example, bone
projections

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surface anatomy

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8
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six level of structural and functional organizatio

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Chemical - Cellular - Tissue - Organ - Organ System - Organism

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9
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(Types of Anatomy) : using technologies (x-rays, ultrasound, MRI)

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Anatomical imaging

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10
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(Types of Physiology) : studies the human organism

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human physiology

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11
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smallest level
of organization. it includes atoms, chemical bonds, molecules

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chemical organization

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12
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basic unit of matter

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atom

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13
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basic unit of life

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cell

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14
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group of cells with similar structure and function plus extracellular substances they release

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tissues

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15
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two or more tissue types acting together to perform function(s)

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organs

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16
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group of organs contributing to some function

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organ-system

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17
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all organ systems working together

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organisms

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18
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functional interrelationships between parts

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organization

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19
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sum of all chemical and physical changes sustaining an organism. the ability to acquire and use energy in support of these
changes

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metabolism

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20
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ability to sense and respond to environmental changes. it includes both internal and external environments

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responsiveness

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21
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ability to increase in size

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growth

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22
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changes in form and size. changes in cell structure and function from
generalized to specialized—differentiation.

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development

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23
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formation of new cells or new organisms ; generation of new individuals
; tissue repair

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reproduction

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24
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maintenance of constant internal environment despite
fluctuations in the external or internal environment

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homeostasis

25
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_____________ is the main mechanism used
homeostatic regulation.

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Negative feedback

26
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(components of feedback) : detects changes in variable

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Receptor

27
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(components of feedback) : receives receptor signal
; establishes set point
; sends signal to effector

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control center

28
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(components of feedback) : directly causes change in variable

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Effector

29
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________________ mechanisms occur when the initial stimulus further stimulates the response

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Positive feedback

30
Q

person standing erect with
face and palms forward ; all relational descriptions
based on the anatomical
position, regardless of
body orientation

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Anatomical position

31
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(directional terms) : above

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superior

32
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(directional terms) : below

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inferior

33
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(directional terms) : front

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anterior / ventral

34
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(directional terms) : back

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posterior / dorsal

35
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(directional terms) : close to midline

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medial

36
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(directional terms) : away from midline

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lateral

37
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close to point of
attachment

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proximal

38
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far from point of
attachment

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distal

39
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structure close to the surface

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superficial

40
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structure toward the
inferior of the body

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deep

41
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separates the body into right and left parts

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Sagittal plane

42
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a sagittal plane
along the midline that divides body into equal left and right halves

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Median plane

43
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a horizontal
plane that separates the body into superior and inferior parts.

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Transverse plane

44
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a vertical plane that separates the body into anterior
and posterior parts.

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Frontal plane

45
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body region in upper arm, forearm, wrist, hand

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upper limb

46
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body region in thigh, lower leg, ankle, foot

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lower limb

47
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body region in head, neck, trunk

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central region

48
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space within chest wall
and diaphragm ; contains heart, lungs,
thymus gland,
esophagus, trachea

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thoracic cavity

49
Q

space between lungs ; contains heart, thymus
gland, esophagus,
trachea

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mediastinum

50
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between diaphragm and pelvis ; contains stomach,
intestines, liver, spleen,
pancreas, kidneys

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abdominal cavity

51
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space within pelvis ; contains urinary bladder,
reproductive organs,
part of large intestine

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Pelvic cavity

52
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Line trunk cavities, cover organs

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serous membrane

53
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membrane that covers organs

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visceral serous membrane

54
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outer membrane

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parietal serous membrane

55
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a fluid-filled space between the membranes

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cavity

56
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membrane around heart

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Pericardium

57
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membrane around lungs

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pleura

58
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membrane around abdominopelvic cavity and its organs

A

peritoneum

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