Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
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Physiology
A
The study of function
2
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Anatomy
A
The study of structure
3
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Pathology
A
The study of disease
4
Q
Opposite of medial
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Lateral
5
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Opposite of superior
A
Inferior
6
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Opposite of Posterior
A
Anterior
7
Q
Opposite of proximal
A
Distal
8
Q
Opposite of deep
A
Superficial
9
Q
Explain the anatomical position
A
Standing erect, feet slightly apart, arms at the sides, and palms facing forward
10
Q
List the body’s structural levels from most complex to simplest
A
Organism, organ system, organ, tissue, cell
11
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Negative feed back loop
A
Disturbance
Sensor
Control center
Effector
