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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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Inferior

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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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Pelvic

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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

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Water

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What happens when the body can’t sustain a normal temperature

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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

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Sickness
Disease
Death

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Integumentary system

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Skin hair nails

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Skeletal system

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Joint bones

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Muscular system

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Skeletal muscles

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Nervous system

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Spinal cord nerves brain

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Endocrine system

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Pineal gland
Pituitary gland 
Thyroid gland
Thymus
Adrenal gland 
Pancreas
Ovary/Testis
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Cardiovascular system

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Heart

Blood vessels

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Lymphatic system/immunity

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Red bone marrow
Thymus
Lymphatic vessels 
Thoracic duct 
Spleen 
Lymph nodes
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Respiratory system

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Nasal cavity
Pharynx
Larynx
Trachea
Lung
Bronchus
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Digestive system

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Oral cavity 
Esophagus 
Liver
Stomach 
Small intestine 
Large intestine 
Rectum 
Anus
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Urinary system

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Kidney
Ureter
Urinary bladder
Urethra

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Male reproductive system

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Penis 
Testis
Scrotum 
Prostate gland 
Ductus deferens
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Female reproductive system

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Mammary glands (in breasts) 
Ovary
Uterus 
Uterine tube
Vagina
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Frontal plane

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Through torso sideways

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Transverse plane

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Through torso at hips

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Median plane

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Through cleavage to back

Anatomy & Phys Chapter 1 (3 decks)

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