Chapter 1 Flashcards

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1
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Levels of organization

A

Atoms—>molecules—>cells

—>tissues—>organs—>organ system —>organisms

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Cell theory

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Living things composed of cells
Cells come from other cells
Basic unit of structure and functions of life

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Proximal

A

Nearest

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Genes

A

Carry one code for life

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5
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Transverse

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Horizontal plane

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Anterior

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Front

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Parietal

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Cavities

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Body positions and terms

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Superior 
Inferior 
Proximal 
Distal 
Medial
Lateral 
Anterior 
Posterior 
Superficial 
Deep
Prone 
Soopine
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9
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Pericardial

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Heart

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10
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Theories

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-supported by Katherine number of observations with no contradictions

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11
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Mesenteries

A

Membrane that holds organs together

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12
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Control

A

Goes through all steps but lacks variable factor

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13
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Posterior

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Back

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14
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Deep

A

Closer to inside of body

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15
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Characteristics of life

A
Organization 
Metabolism 
Responsiveness 
Growth
Development 
Reproduction
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16
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Distal

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Distant

17
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Anatomy

A

Study of the structure of human organism

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Physiology

A

Study of the function of body

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Scientific method

A
Observation 
Hypothesis 
Experiment 
Conclusion 
Theory
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Inferior

A

Below

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Controlled experiments

A

Variable

Control

22
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Serous membranes

A

Line the trunk cavities and cover the organs of them

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Superior

A

Above

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Body planes

A

Sagittal
Transverse
Frontal

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Soopine

A

Flat on back

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Lateral

A

Off to side

27
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Medial

A

Toward midline

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Visceral

A

Cover organs

29
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Evolution

A

Shares dna, use of atp for energy

30
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Variable

A

Factors that can cause change in results

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Sagittal

A

Up and down

32
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Peritoneal

A

Abdomen cavity

33
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Superficial

A

Structure closer to surface of body

34
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Pleural

A

Lungs

35
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Prone

A

Down to belly

36
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Biogenesis

A

Life comes from life

37
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Frontal

A

Down the front