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Chapter 1 The Human Body Flashcards

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The study of how the body functions

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Physiology

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This is made up of a group of atoms

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Chemical

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3
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The smallest living unit of the body

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Cells

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A group of cells that are alike

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Tissues

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Specialized tissue that perform a function

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Organs

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A group of organs that perform complex functions,

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Systems

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This system forms an external body covering, regulates body temperature, protects deep tissue, contains skin, hair and nails

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Integumentary system

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This system protects and supports the body, provides muscle attachment for movement, contains bones, joints, cartilage and connective tissue, the site of blood cell formation and stores minerals

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Skeletal system

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9
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This system transports oxygen and nutrients to tissues

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Cardiovascular system

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This system removes wastes from the blood

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Urinary system

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This system exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and air

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Respiratory system

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This system regulates body functions by means of hormones

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Endocrine system

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This system regulates body functions by means of impulses

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Nervous system

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14
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This system destroys pathogens that enter the body

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Lymphatic system

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15
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This system is a barrier to pathogens

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Integumentary system

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16
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What is the order of the levels of the body fro, simplest to complex

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Chemical, cell, tissue, organ, system

17
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Examples of this system: heart, blood, blood vessels

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Cardiovascular system

18
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Examples of this system: spleen, lymphatic vessels, lymph

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Lymphatic system

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Examples of this system: pancreas, pituitary, thyroid, ovaries and testes

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Endocrine system

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Examples of this system: nasal cavity, pharynx, trachea, bronchus, lungs

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Respiratory system

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Examples of this system: mouth, esophagus, small/large intestine

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Digestive system

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Examples of this system: testes and ovaries

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Reproductive

23
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Maintaining boundaries, reproduction, and movement are considered what type of process?

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Basic processes

24
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Digest, excretion and growth are considered what type of process?

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Complex processes

25
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What are 3 components for homeostatic control?

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Receptor, control center and effector

26
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This is the most common homeostatic control mechanism, the effect of response is it shuts off and reduces intensity

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Negative

27
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This control mechanism is rare, examples are child birth and blood clotting

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Positive

28
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Anterior vs posterior

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Front vs back

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Superior vs inferior

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Above vs below

30
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Medial vs lateral

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Middle vs outside

31
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Proximal vs distal

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Closer to attachment point vs distant

32
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Superficial vs deep

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Surface vs under

33
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The study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts

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Anatomy

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