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Chapter 1: Bio Fundamentals Flashcards

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Define Anatomy and Physiology.

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Anatomy is the study of structure. Physiology is the study of how body parts function

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What are the six levels of structural organization? Give examples

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  1. Chemical (Oxygen)
  2. Cellular (Blood cell)
  3. Tissue (Connective)
  4. Organ (Liver)
  5. Organ system (Digestive system)
  6. Organismal (Person)
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Define Metabolism

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A biochemical process that converts food into energy

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Define Homeostasis

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A condition of balance in the body’s internal environment maintained by regulatory processes

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Define interstitial fluid

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Fluid found between cells in a tissue

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How do feedback systems maintain homeostasis?

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  1. Receptor monitors changes and sends an input
  2. Control center evaluates the input and generates an output
  3. Effector receives output and produces a response
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What is negative feedback?

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Continues feedback loop until a “set point” is reached

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What is positive feedback?

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Continues feedback loop until external mechanism interrupts cycle

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What are possible outcomes of homeostatic imbalance?

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Can result in disease, disorder, or death

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What is anatomical position and why is it important?

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A standardized method of observing that allows for consistent anatomical reference.

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Forearm

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Antebrachial

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Antecubital

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Axillary

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Brachial

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Calcaneal

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Carpal

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Cephalic

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Neck

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Cervical

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Coxal

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Digital

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femoral

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Frontal

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Gluteal

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Inguinal

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Lumbar

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Mammary

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Nasal

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Occipital

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Orbital

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Patellar

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Pectoral

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Popliteal

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Pubic

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Sacral

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Tarsal

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Thoracic

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Vertebral

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Dorsal

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Backside

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Ventral

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Frontside

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Superior

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Toward head or upper part

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Inferior

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Away from head or lower part

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Anterior

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Forward facing/front of body

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Posterior

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Backward facing/back of body

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Medial

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Lateral

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Superficial

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Deep

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Proximal

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Distal

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Midsagittal plane

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Parasagittal plane

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Frontal plane

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Transverse plane

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54
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Describe location, subdivision, and list major organs of cranial cavity

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55
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Describe location, subdivision, and list major organs of vertebral cavity

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56
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Describe location, subdivision, and list major organs of thoracic cavity

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57
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Describe location, subdivision, and list major organs of abdominopelvic cavity

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