Chapter 1 Flashcards
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Anatomy
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The study of structure and physical relationships
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Physiology
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Study of how structures function in the human body
3
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Levels of Organization
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Atom, Chemical, Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism
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Homeostasis
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Maintenance of a stable internal environment
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Intrinsic Homeostasis
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An adjustment or response to an environmental change
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Extrinsic Homeostasis
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System outside of tissue makes an adjustment. Hormonal & Nerves
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3 Components of a Homeostatic Mechanism
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- Receptor: Senses environmental change
- Control Center: receives and processes information from the receptor.
3.Effector: Gives a response that either opposes or enhances the stimulus
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Negative Feedback
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Negates or opposes the initial stimuli
9
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Anatomical Position
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Arms at side, Palms facing forward, and feet together
10
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Supine
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Lying face up
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Prone
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Lying face down
12
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Anterior/Ventral
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Front or belly surface
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Posterior/Dorsal
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Back
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Superior
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Higher or above
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Inferior
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Lower or below
