Chapter 1 Flashcards

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Study of the body’s function

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Physiology

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Study of the body’s structure

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Anatomy

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Anatomy of a body part intimately tied to it’s specific function, scientists call this the principle of

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Complementary nature of structure and function

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Logical organization atoms, ….., ……, ……..

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Atoms, molecules, cells, tissues

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_____ level of organization is the main theme presented in the book

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Organ system

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Of the eight necessary life functions, which is not required for an individual’s survival

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Reproduction (organismal)

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Negative feedback mechanism (example)

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Thyroid gland releases thyroid hormone under the influence of the hormone TSH. TSH release decreases when thyroid hormone levels reach their set point

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If someone has a broken leg he or she has damaged the ___ division of the body

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Appendicular

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The ___ division of the body is necessary for supporting life

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Axial

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Internal organs

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Visceral

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Body cavity walls

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Parietal

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Similar cells that have a common function

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Tissue

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Term that describes the heel region

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Calcaneal

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Elbow is _____ to the wrist

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Proximal

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Toes are ____ to the knee

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Distal

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Nose is ____ to the ears

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Medial

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Knees are ____ to the noes

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____ is explained by chemical and physical principles and is concerned with the function of specific organs or organic systems

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Physiology

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Dynamic equilibrium of your internal environment termed?

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Homeostasis

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Cavity that contains the bladder some reproductive organs and the rectum?

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Covers all chemical reactions that occur within the body cells

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Metabolism

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Serous membranes function

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Prevent friction (air in ballon)

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Anatomical position

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Erect feet apart and palms forward

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Ability to sense changes in the environment and respond to them is ….

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Responsiveness

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Single most abundant chemical substance in the body
Water
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What happens when the body can't sustain a normal temperature
Hot... Proteins start to eat away | Cold... Everything in the body moves too slow
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What major things happen when the usual negative feedback mechanisms are overwhelmed
Sickness Disease Death
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Integumentary system
Skin hair nails
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Skeletal system
Joint bones
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Muscular system
Skeletal muscles
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Nervous system
Spinal cord nerves brain
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Endocrine system
``` Pineal gland Pituitary gland Thyroid gland Thymus Adrenal gland Pancreas Ovary/Testis ```
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Cardiovascular system
Heart | Blood vessels
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Lymphatic system/immunity
``` Red bone marrow Thymus Lymphatic vessels Thoracic duct Spleen Lymph nodes ```
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Respiratory system
``` Nasal cavity Pharynx Larynx Trachea Lung Bronchus ```
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Digestive system
``` Oral cavity Esophagus Liver Stomach Small intestine Large intestine Rectum Anus ```
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Urinary system
Kidney Ureter Urinary bladder Urethra
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Male reproductive system
``` Penis Testis Scrotum Prostate gland Ductus deferens ```
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Female reproductive system
``` Mammary glands (in breasts) Ovary Uterus Uterine tube Vagina ```
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Frontal plane
Through torso sideways
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Transverse plane
Through torso at hips
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Median plane
Through cleavage to back