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Chapter 1: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards

1
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define anatomy

A

study of structure or form (not simply identification by name or loaction)

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2
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define physiology

A

study of function

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3
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atom –>

A

molecule

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4
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molecule –>

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macromolecule

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5
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macromolecule –>

A

cell

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6
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cell –>

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tissue

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7
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tissue –>

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organ

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8
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organ –>

A

organ system

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organ system –>

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organism

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10
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does the concept that anatomy (structure) and physiology (function) are interdependent at all levels applicable to living organisms only?

A

changing structure is hard without changing function

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11
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what is homeostasis?

A

maintenance of a relatively constant internal environment during exposure to a changing external environment

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12
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what is a stressor

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a stressor is anything that threatens homeostasis

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13
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negative feedback?

A

they reverse a trend, occur frequently, and routine maintenance of homeostasis

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14
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positive feedback?

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continues a trend, occurs infrequently but is not abnormal, and have very specific short-lived functions

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15
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where’s the dorsal cavity

A

side with the backbone

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16
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cranial cavity?

A

anything in the skull

17
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ventral cavity?

A

side of the body with the belly

18
Q

thoracic cavity/

A

above diaphragm

19
Q

abdominopelvic cavity ?

A

below diaphragm

20
Q

which two cavities are apart of the axial portion?

A

dorsal cavity and ventral cavity

21
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what does the parietal membrane do?

A

lines the body cavities

22
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what does the visceral membrane do?

A

covers organs within body cavities. (covering is always on the outside)

23
Q

which membrane does the lungs belong to?

A

visceral pleural

24
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where are pleural membranes found

A

thoracic cavity

25
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where are peritoneal membranes found

A

abdominopelvic cavity

26
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does peritoneal and peritoneum mean the same thing?

A

yes, the peritoneum is a noun and the peritoneal is an adjective. ex: parietal peritoneum, parietal peritoneal membrane

27
Q

what is the anatomical position of a human?

A

standing erect, facing forward, upper limbs at sides, palms forward

28
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what relative position applies to limbs

A

proximal and distal. ex: your wrist is distal to your elbow

29
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definition of proximal

A

closest to the attachment

30
Q

transverse/horizonal body section is…

A

top to bottom

31
Q

coronal body section is..

A

back to front

32
Q

the sagittal plane is…

A

body split in equal parts left to right

Anatomy and Physiology 225 (18 decks)

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