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Chapter 1 - Outline Vocab Flashcards

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Anatomy

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Study of the FORM of living things

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Gross Anatomy

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science of macroscopic anatomy; studying large body structures visible with the naked eye

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Surface Anatomy

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Study of the internal structures as they relate to the overlying skin surface

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Regional Anatomy

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considers the regions of the body such as head and the extremities and all the systems in the particular region

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Systemic Anatomy

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gives attention to all the structures of a particular system in the body regardless of location

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Microscopic anatomy

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concerned with structures too small to be seen with the naked eye

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Cytology

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study of cells, their components, and their functions

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Histology

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study of tissues and their functions

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Physiology

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study of the FUNCTION of the parts that make up living things

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Cell Physiology

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study of the individual cells themselves as they live out all the activites that characterize the larger organism

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Immunology

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study of the cells of the body fight off and defend against disease

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Renal physiology

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study of the function of the kidney in the production of urine

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cardiovascular physiology

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examines the operation of the heart and blood vessels

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Chemical level of organization

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the least complex level, composed of atoms, smalles stable units of matter arranged to form molecules and compounds that possess specific functional properties and unique three-dimensional shapes

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Cellular level of organization

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Interactions between molecules and compounds form the organelles of cells. Cells are the structural building block of all plants and animals, can be produced only from pre-existing cells, and are the smallest units capable of performing all vital life functions

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Tissue level of organization

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Specialized groups of cells and cell products that work together to perform one or more specific functions

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Organ level of organization

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Consists of two or more tissues working in combination to perform several functions. The type of tissue that compose the organ dictates the function of the organ

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Organ system level of organization

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Organs interact to form organ systems. Organs and the organ systems they compose perform vital life functions of the body

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Integumentary System

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Composed of skin, hair and nails. external support and protection of the body and temperature regulation

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Skeletal System

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composed of bones; internal support and flexible framework for body movement, forms blood cells, and stores minerals

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Muscular system

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composed of muscles attached to the skeleton; locomotion, support, and body heat production

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Respiratory System

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composed of hte lungs, trachea, larynx and nasal passages; exchage of respirator gases, such as oxygen and carbon dioxide, between the air and circulation blood

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Circulatory system

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composed of heart and blood vessels; internal nutrients and oxygen to body cells while wastes and carbon dioxide are transported away from body cells

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Lymphatic/Immune System

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composed of the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus gland, bone marrow, and tonsils; houses the immune system cells of the body, provides protection against infection and disease, transports tissue fluid (called lymph) and absorbs fats

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Endocrine System

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composed of hormone secreting glands such as the thyroid, pituitary, adrenal gland, pancreas, pineal , etc; secretion of hormones that direct long-term changes in the activities of other organ systems

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Urinary System

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Composed of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra; filters the blood to remove nitrogenous wastes, eliminates excess water, salts and waste products and controls pH and electrolyte balance

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Digestive system

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Composed of the salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver and gallbladder. Intake, breakdown and absorption of food in order to acquire nutrients, minerals, vitamins and water and the elimination of feces

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Reproductive System

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Composed of ovaries, uterus, vagina and mammary glands in females AND the testes, scrotum, prostate gland, seminal vesicles and penis in the male; production of sperm and egg as well as secretion of sex hormones copulation

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Organism

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living being that has a cellular structure and that can independently perform all physiologic functions necessary for life.

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Biology

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Study of life

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Responsiveness

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ability to sense and detect both internal and external stimuli and to generate a response appropriate to that stimulus

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Adaptability

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change in organisms behavior, capabilities, or structure in order to survive in a sonstantly changing world

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Growth and Reproduction

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increase in size and number

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Movement

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coordinated, intentional change in location or positon

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Digestion

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breakdown of ingested foodstuffs to simple molecules that can be easily absorbed into the bloodstream

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Metabolism

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Sum of all anabolic and catabolic reactions that take place in the body

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Anabolic reactions

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synthesis reactions that typically use energy

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Catabolic reactions

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reactions associated with breaking down substances and typically release energy

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Respiration

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absorption and utilization of respiratory gases such as oxygen or carbon dioxide

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Circulation

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transport of fluids within the organism

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Excretion

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removing chemical wastes produced during metabolism

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Macronutrients

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nutrients the human body needs a large supply of

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micronutrients

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nutrients the human body needs in very small amounts

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Hyperthermia

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if body is overheated for a prolonged period of time it can lead to heat stroke and death

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Hypothermia

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if the body is to cold it can lead to shock and death

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Pressure

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force exerted by a substance in contact with another substance

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Homeostasis

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state of equilibrium or balance
Maintaining a “steady state” constancy within narrow limits
vital to organism’s survival
Homeostatic control is not precise- maintains normal range rather than absolute value

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Receptor (Homeostasis)

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detects changes in either the internal or external environment, or stimulus

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Control Center (Homeostasis)

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receives and process the information supplies by the receptor and sends out commands

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Effector (Homeostasis)

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responds to the commands by opposing the stimulus

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Negative Feedback Mechanisms

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Shuts off or reduces the original stimulus
Helps to stabilize situation; essential for maintaining homeostasis
body temperature, heart rate, breathing rate and depth and blood-glucose levels

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Positive Feedback Mechanism

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accelerate the process to completion
amplify and reinforce a change brought on by the stimulus
blood clotting, labor contractions

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Anabolism

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Process wereby smaller, simpler molecules are combined into larger, more complex substances

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Catabolism

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Process by which larger more complex substances are broken down into smaller, simpler molecules. Releases energy

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