Chapter 1 Flashcards

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Define anatomy?

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“Cutting Open”

The study of the body plans of animals.

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Anatomy has been around since?

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1600 B.C. Egyptian Era

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Define physiology??

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The study of function in living things.

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Parts of Medical Terminology??

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1-word root
2-prefix
3-suffix
4-combining forms

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What is the IAT??

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International Anatomical Terminology book

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Define Gross Anatomy?

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Macroscopic Anatomy. Deals with objects that can be seen by the naked eye.

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Surface Anatomy??

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Features studied w/o cutting open specimen.

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Regional Anatomy??

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Study based on regions and divisions.

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Systemic Anatomy??

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Study of body systems.

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Microscopic Anatomy??

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Study of structure requiring magnification.

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Two Microscopic Anatomy subdivisions??

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1-Cytology (inside of Cell)

2-Histology (tissue/groups of Cells)

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Levels of Organization of Human Body??

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  • Chemical (Atoms structure)
  • Cellular
  • Tissue
  • Organ
  • Organ System
  • Organism
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List Human Organ Systems??

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  • Integumentary
  • Skeletal
  • Muscular
  • Nervous
  • Endocrine (glands.metabolism)
  • Cardiovascular
  • Lymphatic (fights illness)
  • Respiratory
  • Digestive
  • Urinary
  • Reproductive
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Define organism??

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Highest level of organization.

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Define Homeostatic Regulation??

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Adjustment of physiological systems in order to maintain Homeostasis.

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