Chapter 1: The Human Body

Question 1

Anatomy

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is the study of the structure and organization of the body’s parts

Question 2

physiology

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is the study of how those parts function and work together.

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Gross Anatomy

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Examines structures that can be seen with the naked eye, such as organs and tissues.

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Microscopic Anatomy

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Focuses on structures that require a microscope for visualization, including cells and tissues.

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Developmental Anatomy

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Studies the changes in the body’s structure from conception through adulthood.

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Comparative Anatomy

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Compares the anatomy of different species to understand evolutionary relationships

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Pathological Anatomy

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Investigates changes in structure due to disease.

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Chemical Level

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Atoms and molecules.

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Cellular Level

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The basic structural and functional units of life.

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Tissue Level

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Groups of similar cells with a common function.

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Organ Level

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Composed of different tissues working together for a specific function.

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Organ System Level

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Organs that work together to perform related functions.

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Organismal Level

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The entire human organism

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Integumentary System

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Protection, Temperature regulation, sensory reception

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Muscular System

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Movement and support

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Skeletal System

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Support, protection, mineral storage

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Nervous System

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Communication and control

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Endocrine System

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Hormone production and regulation

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Cardiovascular System

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Transportation of blood and nutrients

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Lymphatic (immune) System

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Defense against pathogens

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Respiratory System

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Gas exchange

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Digestive System

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Breakdown and absorption of nutriens

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Urinary System

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Elimination of waste and regulation of water and electrolytes

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Reproductive System

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Reproduction and hormone production

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Anatomical Position

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is a standardized reference posture in which the body is upright, facing forward, arms at the sides, and palms and feet directed forward. This position is used as a reference point for anatomical descriptions.