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Chapter 1 Notes Flashcards

1
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anatomy

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science that deals with the structure of body parts

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physiology

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Study of how living organisms perform their vital function

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3
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how are anatomy and physiology related

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anatomy provides clues about probable function in terms of anatomy be used her explain physiological mechanisms

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4
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List and describe the major characteristics of life

maintain boundaries

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internal environment remains distinct from external environment

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5
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list and describe the major characteristics of life

movement

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self initiated change in organisms position

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6
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List and describe the major characteristics of life

responsiveness

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ability to sense changes in the environment and then respond to them

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7
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List and describe the major characteristics of life

digestion

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process of breaking down ingested food into simple molecules that can be absorbed into blood

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8
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List and describe the major characteristics of life

metabolism

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all chemical reactions in the body

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9
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List and describe the major characteristics of life

catabolism

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Breaking down substances into their simpler building blocks

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list and describe the major characteristics of life

anabolism

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synthesizing more complex cellular structures from simpler substances

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11
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List and describe the major characteristics of life

Cellular respiration

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using nutrients and oxygen to produce ATP

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12
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listen describe the major characteristics of life

excretion

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The process of removing waste from the body

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13
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list and describe the major characteristics of life

reproduction

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The creation of offspring by parent/parents

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List and describe the major characteristics of life

growth

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increase in size of a body part or the organism

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water

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The most abundant substance in the body

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nutrients

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provide the body with necessary minerals

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17
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nutrients list

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water, minerals, vitamins, fats, proteins, carbs

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18
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oxygen

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used in the process of releasing energy from food substances

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19
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heat

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product of metabolic reactions

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pressure

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Application of force to something

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homeostasis

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tendency to maintain a stable internal environment regardless of outside world changes

22
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why is homeostasis important

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condition of fluid surrounding body must be stable to survive

23
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list levels of organization

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Atoms, molecules, macromolecules, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ system, organism

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atoms

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smallest stable unit of matter

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molecules

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Atoms bound together

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macromolecules

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molecules combined

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organelles

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Basic component of microscopic cells, perform function

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cells

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smallest unit of living things, perform functions

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tissue

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Group of cells performing specific functions

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Organ

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discrete structure that performs a specific function of the body, group of tissues

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organ system

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organs that work closely together with one another to accomplish a common purpose

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organism

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made up of organ systems

33
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abdominopelvic cavity

abdominal portion

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stomach, liver, clean, gallbladder, small and large intestines

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abdominopelvic cavity

pelvic portion

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end of large intestine, urinary bladder, internal reproductive organs

35
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identify the membranes associated with The thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities
THORACIC

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parietal pleura, visceral pleura, pericardial membranes

36
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identify the membranes associated with The thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities
ABDOMINOPELVIC

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Peritoneal membrane

37
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parietal peritoneum

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lines wall

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visceral peritonium

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covers each organ

39
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integumentary system

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protect underlying tissues and regulates temperature

40
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skeletal system

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consist of bone, ligaments and cartilage

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ligaments

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connects bone to bone, stabilizing

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cartilage

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A cushioning tissue

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muscular system

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provide forces that cause movement

44
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nervous system

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Brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sense organs

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endocrine system

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secretes hormones

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digestive system

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converts food particles into simpler ones

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respiratory system

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intake and output of air

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circulatory system

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heart, arteries, veins, capillaries, and blood

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lymphatic system

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lymphatic vessels, lymph fluid, nodes, spleen

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urinary system

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kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra

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reproductive system

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production of new organisms

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