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Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
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Medial

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Toward the median plane

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Distal

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Farther from the point of attachment or origin

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Anatomical Position

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  • upright stance
  • feet parallel
  • upper limbs at the side of the body
  • palms faced anteriorly (toward front)
  • head is level
  • eyes look forward
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Inferior

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Below

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Superior

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Above

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5
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Physiology

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Exams how the body functions

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Anabolism

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Small molecules joined to form larger ones

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7
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Histology

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Study of tissues (groups of cells)

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Anatomy

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Studies the structure of the body and the physical relationship between these structures

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9
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Prone

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Lying face down

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10
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Receptor

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Detects changes in variable (stimulus)

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11
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Plane

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Actual cut or slice that exposes internal anatomy

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Lateral

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Away from the medial plane

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13
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Homeostasis

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The ability of an organism to maintain consistent internal environment in response to changing internal or external conditions

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Catabolism

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Large molecules broken down into smaller ones

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15
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Supine

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Laying face up

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16
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Effector

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The structure that brings about changes to alter the stimulus

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Metabolism

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The sum of all chemical reactions that occur within the body

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18
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Anterior

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Toward the ventral side

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Posterior

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Toward the dorsal side

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Proximal

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Closer to the point of attachment or origin

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Dorsal

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Toward the back or spine

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Positive Feedback

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Occurs less frequently than negative feedback
Stimulus enforced to continue moving variable in the same direction until a climatic event occurs, then the body returns to homeostasis

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Cytology

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The study of structure and function of cells

24
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Serous Membrane

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Subdivisions of ventral cavity that creates a lining

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Negative Feedback

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  • Controls most processes in the body
  • Variable fluctuates within a normal range around a set point
  • Resulting action is the opposite direction of the stimulus
25
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Parietal

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Lines external surface of body wall

26
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Visceral

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Covers external surface of organs

27
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Ventral

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Toward the front or belly

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Cardiovascular Physiology

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Heart, movement of blood

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Nuerophysiology

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Brain, nerves, spinal cords
How it functions w/ our nerves

30
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Respiratory

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Lungs, functioning of our respiratory organs

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Reproductive

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Reproductive hormones and reproductive cycle

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Pathophysiology

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How our body functions when it’s diseased

33
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Organization (property of living organism)

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Complex structure and order

34
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Responsiveness (property of living organism)

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Sense and react to stimuli

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Growth and development (property of living organism)

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Assimilate materials from the environment - grow and develop

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Regulation (property of living organism)

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Maintaining homeostasis - adjusting internal bodily structure and function

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Reproduction (property of living organism)

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Reproduce new cells, maintain and repair
Sex cells (gametes) - develop into new organisms

38
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What are the 6 levels of organization? (simplest -> complex)

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Chemical - atoms and molecules
Cellular - cells
Tissue - Tissues, similar cells performing common functions
Organ - Multiple tissues working together
Organ System - related organs working together
Organism -11 organs working together

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Integumentary System

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Skin, nails, hair - provides protection; helps control body temperature

40
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Skeletal System

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Physical foundation of the body; support and protection

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Muscular System

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Responsible for body movement

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Nervous System

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Responds to sensory stimuli

43
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Endocrine System

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Glands and cell structures that secretes hormones

44
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Cardiovascular System

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Heart and blood vessels - distributes nutrients and hormons

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Lymphatic System

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Transports and filters lymph

46
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Respiratory System

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Exchange of gases between blood and air in lungs

47
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Urinary System

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Filters blood to remove waste products

48
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Digestive System

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Mechanically and chemically digests food

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Reproductive System

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Male and female reproductive systems

Anatomy & Physiology 1 (4 decks)

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