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Chapter 1 - Intro To Human Anatomy And Physiology Flashcards

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Physiology

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Studies the function of body parts

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Movement

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Change positions, internal and external

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Responisveness

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A reaction to stimuli

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Growth

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Increase in size without change in shape

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Reproduction

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New organisms and/or new cells

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Absorption

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Transfer of substances through membranes

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Digestion

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Breakdown of food for usage

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Excretion

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Removal of waste products through metabolic reactions

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Respiration

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In with oxygen out with carbon dioxide using energy from foods

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Assimilation

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Changing substances into chemically different forms

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Circulation

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Movement of substances through the body

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Heat

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By product of and needed to ensure metabolic reactions

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Oxygen

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Small in quantity in our air but necessary for energy production

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Pressure

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Needed to move blood around in the body

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Food

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Not just for hunger but for nutrients body processes rely on the chemicals provided by what we eat

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Water

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Majority of body, transports substances, regulates tenperature

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Vital Signs

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  1. ) body temperature
  2. ) blood pressure
  3. ) poise and breathing movements
  4. ) other movements (muscles)
  5. ) brain activity
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Homeostasis

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The body’s attempt to maintain a constant, healthy internal status (vital signs)

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Receptors

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Provide stimuli information

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Set point

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Predetermined value in the body

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Effectors

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Causes change in the body to maintain homeostasis

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Levels of Organization

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Atom - molecule - macromolecule - organelle - cell - tissue - organ - organ system - organism

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Dorsal cavity

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Cranial cavity, vertebral canal, oral cavity, nasal cavity, orbital cavity, middle ear cavity

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Cranial cavity

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Houses the brain

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Vertebral cavity

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Spinal cord

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Oral cavity

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Teeth, tongue (mouth)

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Nasal cavity

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Divided by a nasal septum, includes sinuses (nose)

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Orbital cavity

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Eyes, associated muscles/nerves

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Middle ear cavity

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Middle ear bones

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Ventral cavity

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Diaphragm, thoracic cavity, mediastinum, abdominopelvic

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Diaphragm

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Separates the ventral cavity by two parts

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Thoracic cavity

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Wall contains skin, skeletal muscles, bones

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Mediastinum

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Heart, right lung, esophagus, trachea, thymus gland

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Abdominopelvic cavity

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Wall contains skin, skeletal muscles, bones

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Abdominal region

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Stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, kidneys, most of small/large intestines

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Pelvic region

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End of large intestine, urinary bladder, internal reproductive organs, enclosed by hip bones

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Thoracic and abdominal membranes

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Visceral, Parietal

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Visceral

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Deep, closest to internal organ

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Parietal

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Closest to the surface, attached to the cavity wall

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Integumentary system

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Skin, hair, nails, sweat, sebaceous glads. Protects tissues, regulate body temp, sensory receptors

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Skeletal system

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Bones, ligaments, cartilage. Framework, protection for soft tissues, produce blood cells, stores inorganic salts

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Muscular system

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Muscles, provide force for movement, posture, body heat

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Nervous system

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Brain, spinal cord, nerves, sense organs. For nerve impulses leading to all body functions

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Endocrine system

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All glands, pancreas, ovaries, testes. For hormone production

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Cardiovascular system

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Heart, arteries, veins, capillaries, blood. Moves oxygen and nutrients around body

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Lymphatic system

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Lymphatic vessels, fluid, nodes, thymus, gland, spleen. Also moves certain fluids back to bloodstream

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Digestive system

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Mouth, tongue, teeth, salivary glands, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small/large intestine. Absorption/excretion of nutrients and waste

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Respiratory system

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Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs. Movement of air, exchange of gases

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Urinary

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Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra. Removes waste from blood, regulates water/electrolytes

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Reproductive system

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Male, female. To produce offspring

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Anatomy

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Studies the structure of body parts

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