Chapter 1: Sciences of Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards

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the study of structures visible to the unaided eye

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gross anatomy

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11 organ systems

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integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, digestive, and reproductive.

I SEE MANY NERVOUS ELEPHANTS CLAPPING LOUD RIGHT UNDER DIS ROOM

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3
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Provides Protection
Prevents water loss/gain
Synthesis vitamin D
Releases secretions
Regulates body temperature
Houses sensory Receptors

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Integumentary

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Support/ Protection
Site of hematopoises (blood cell production)
Stores Calcium/ Phosphorous
Provides Site for ligaments and muscles and attatchment

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Skeletal

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5
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Produces body movement
generates heat when muscles contract.

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Muscular

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6
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regualatory system
responds to stimuli
controls muscles/glands
conciousness, memory, intellegence

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Nervous

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7
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feedback mechanisms or loops are initiated by either an increase or a decrease in the stimulus, and the end result is to return the stimulus to within its normal range or set point.

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Negative Feedback

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8
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Stimulus reinforced to continue moving variable in same direction until a climactic event occurs, then body returns to homeostasis.

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Positive Feedback

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9
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Stimulus / suckling
Receptor / sensory receptors in the breasts
Control center / hypothalamus signals posterior pituitary to release oxytocin
Effector / breast ejects milk

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Positive Feedback

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10
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Components of Homeostatic Systems Order

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Stimulus
Receptor
Control Center
Effector

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