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Chapter 1 Vocabulary Flashcards

1
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Anatomy?

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A biological science representing the study of body structures

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Physiology?

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A biological science representing the study of body function

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Gross anatomy?

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Also known as macroscopic anatomy. Examines large, visible structures

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Surface anatomy?

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Exterior features

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Regional anatomy?

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Body areas

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Systemic anatomy?

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Organ systems

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Developmental anatomy?

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From conception to death

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Microscopic anatomy?

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Examines cells and molecules

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Cytology?

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The study of cells and their structures

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Histology?

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The study of tissues and their structures

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Cell physiology?

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The processes within and between cells

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Organ physiology?

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The functions of specific organs

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Systemic physiology?

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Functions of an organ system

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14
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Pathophysiology?

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Effects of diseases

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15
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Ingestion?

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The taking in of food

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16
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Digestion?

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The breaking of food into nutrients

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17
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Absorption?

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The moving of nutrients into the blood stream

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Metabolism?

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The use of nutrients to extract energy or build cells/tissues

(The sum processes if all chemical reactions in the body)

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Secretion?

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The production and release of a substance for a specific effect

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Excretion?

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The removal of waste from the cell/tissues/body

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Organ system?

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A group of organs working together

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Organism?

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Interacting organ systems such as a person

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Organ?

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Multiple tissue types performing a major function in the body

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Tissue?

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Cells of similar type grouped together to perform a specific function in the body

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25
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Cell?

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A fundamental subunit of living organisms

26
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4 Structures of integumentary system?

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-Skin
-Sweat glands
-Hair
-Nails

27
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3 function of integumentary system?

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-Protect against environmental hazards
-Regulate body temperature
-Provide sensory information

28
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4 structures of skeletal system?

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-Bone
-Bone marrow
-Ligaments
-Cartilage

29
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4 function of skeletal system?

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-Provide support
-Provide protection
-Stores Ca2+ ions and other minerals
-Forms blood cells

30
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4 structures of muscular system?

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-Skeletal muscle
-Cardiac muscle
-Smooth muscle
-Tendons

31
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4 functions of muscular system?

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-Provide movement
-Provide protection
-Provide support
-Generates heat that maintains body temperature

32
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4 structures of nervous system?

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-Brain
-Spinal cord
-Peripheral nerves
-Sensory organs

33
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3 functions of the nervous system?

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-Directs immediate response to stimuli
-Coordinates or moderates activities of other organ systems
-Provides and interprets sensory information about external conditions

34
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5+ Structures of the endocrine system?

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-Pituitary
-Hypothalamus
-Thyroid
-Adrenal
-Pancreas
-Other hormone secreting glands

35
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3 functions of the endocrine system?

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-Directs long-term changes in the activities of other organs
-Adjusts metabolic activity and energy use by the body
-Controls many structural and functional changes during development

36
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3 structures of the circulatory system?

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-Heart
-Blood vessels
-Blood

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2 functions of the circulatory system?

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-Distribute blood cells, water, and dissolved materials including nutrients, waste products, oxygen, and carbon dioxide
-Distribute heat and assists in control of body temperature

38
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6 structures of the immune system?

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-Lymph nodes
-Lymph ducts
-Lymphatic vessels
-Spleen
-Tonsils
-Thymus

39
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2 functions of immune system?

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-Defends against infection/disease
-Return tissue fluids to the bloodstream

40
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7 structures of the respiratory system?

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-Nasal cavities
-Sinueses
-Larynx
-Trachea
-Bronchi
-Lungs
-Alveoli

41
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4 functions of respiratory system?

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-Delivers air to alveoli
-Provides O2 to the bloodstream
-Removes CO2 from the bloodstream
-Produces sounds for communication

42
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10 structures of the digestive system?

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-Teeth
-Tounge
-Pharynx
-Esophagus
-Stomach
-Small intestine
-Large intestine
-Liver
-Gall bladder
-Spleen

43
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4 function of the digestive system?

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-Process and digest food
-Absorb and conserve H20
-Absorb Nutrients
-Stores energy reserves

44
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4 structures of the excretory/urinary system?

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-Kidneys
-Ureters
-Uirnary bladder
-Urethra

45
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4 functions of the excretory/urinary system?

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-Excretes waste products from the blood
-Controls water balance by regulating the volume of urine produced
-Regualrts blood ion concentrations and pH
-Stores urine prior to voluntary elimination

46
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7 structures of the male reproductive system?

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-Testes
-Epididyides
-Ductus deferentia
-Seminal vesicles
-Prostate gland
-Penis
-Scrotum

47
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2 function of male reproductive system?

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-Produce male sex cells (sperm), semial fluids, and hormones
-Sexual intercourse

48
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7 structures of female reproductive system?

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-Overies
-Uterine tubes
-Uterus
-Vagina
-Labia
-Clitoris
-Mammary glands

49
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4 functions of the female reproductive system?

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-Produce female sex cells (oocytes) and hormones
-Supports developing embryo from conceptoing to delivery
-Provides milk to nourish newborn infant
-Sexual intercourse

50
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Homeostasis?

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All body systems working together to maintain a stable internal environment

51
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Stimulus?

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Change in the enviroment

52
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Sensor/receptor?

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Recieves the stimulus

53
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Integrator/control center?

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Process signal and sends instructions

54
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Effector?

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Carries out instructions

55
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Compensatory response?

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Physiological action that return condition to set point

56
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Negative feedback?

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A change in a factor triggers a response to oppose the change and restore the factor to normal by moving the factor in the opposite direction of its initial change

57
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Positive feedback?

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Intensify or add to the change

58
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Disease?

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The result of failure to maintain balance

An abnormal structure that produces signs and symptoms

59
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ECF stand for?

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Extracelluar fluid

60
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What does ECF do?

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Plays a role in maintaining homeostasis

61
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What comprises ECF?

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Plasma (fluid portion of blood) + Intersitiual fluid (fluid that surronds cells)

62
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What is the 60-40-20 rule?

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-60% of the body is fluid
-40% of the liquid is in the intracelllar compartment
-20% of the liquid is in the extracellular compartment

z a&p chapters 1-3 study guide (3 decks)

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