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Chapter 2: Anatomical Organization Flashcards

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What are the 3 basic processes that occur within a cell?

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Anabolism
Catabolism
Metabolism

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Divide the body into 4 groups

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Cells, tissue, organs and systems

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Process of building up complex proteins from simpler substances

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Anabolism

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Process of breaking down complex foods into simpler substances

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Catabolism

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The total chemical processes in a cell. Catabolism + Anabolism

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Metabolism

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Collection of fat cells

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Adipose tissue

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Binds and supports various structures. Ex: fat, bone, blood, cartilage

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Connective tissue

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Consists of epithelium which lines external and internal body surfaces, endothelium which lines organs and blood vessels and mesothelium which lines cavities such as the peritoneum.

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Epithelial tissue

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Skeletal muscle which is striated, voluntary muscle controlling movement, Cardiac muscle which is striated, involuntary muscle controlling the heart. Visceral muscle which is smooth and involuntary and controlling internal organs.

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Muscle tissue

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Cells that conduct electrical impulses all over the body.

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Nerve tissue

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Internal organs

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Viscera

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Consists of organs such as heart, veins, arteries, capillaries and spleen

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Cardiovascular system

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Consists of organs such as the mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas, liver and gallbladder.

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Digestive system

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Consists of organs such as the pancreas, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, ovaries, testes and adrenal glands

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Endocrine system

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Consists of organs such as skin, hair (fur), nails and glands

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Integumentary system

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Consists of organs such as the bones, muscle and joints

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Musculoskeletal system

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Consists of organs such as the brain and spinal cord

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Nervous system

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Consists of organs such as ovaries, vagina, uterus, testes and penis

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Reproductive system

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Consists of organs such as the windpipe, lungs and heart

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Respiratory system

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Consists of organs such as the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra

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Urogenital system

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Cavity containing organs such as the stomach, intestines, spleen, and pancreas

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Abdominal

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Cavity containing the brain

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Cranial

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Cavity containing the spinal cord

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Spinal

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Cavity containing organs such as the heart, lungs, esophagus, and trachea

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Thoracic

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The form and structure of the body

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Anatomy

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Not malignant, non-invasive; not spreading

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Benign

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Flexible connective tissue attached to bones at a joint

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Cartilage

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Thin, muscular partition separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities

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Diaphragm

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Glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream

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Endocrine glands

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Glands that secrete chemicals through tubes everywhere in the body

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Exocrine glands

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Voice box

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Larynx

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Irrigation or washing out of an organ or cavity

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Lavage

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Tending to become progressively worse

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Malignant

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Thin layer of tissue that covers a surface, lines a cavity, or divides a space or an organ

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Membrane

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Membrane surrounding the organs in the abdomen

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Peritoneum

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Throat

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Pharynx

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Study of the body’s function

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Physiology

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Windpipe

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Trachea

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The navel

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Umbilicus

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Tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder

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Ureter

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Tube that carries urine from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body

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Urethra

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Internal organs

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Viscera

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Displacement of internal organs outside the cavity that should contain them

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Evisceration

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Abnormal protrusion of an organ or tissue through the structure that should contain it

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Hernia

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Abnormal protrusion of an organ or tissue through a natural opening

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Prolapse

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Cartilage pad between vertebrae used for cushion and support

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Intervertebral disk

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Nervous tissue within the spinal cavity

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Spinal cord

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Bones surrounding the spinal cavity

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Spinal column

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Back bone

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Vertebra

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Back bones

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Vertebrae

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Neck area

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Cervical

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Chest area

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Thoracic

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Lower back area

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Lumbar

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Sacrum

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Sacral

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Tail area

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Caudal; coccygeal

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Another word for chest

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Thorax

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Lateral aspect of the body between the ilium and ribs

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Flank

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Common name for tarsus joint

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Hock

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Flap of the ear; auricle

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Pinna

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Joint where the femur and tibia meet; medically known as femorotibial joint

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Stifle

Veterinary Medical Terminology (21 decks)

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