Chapter1 Flashcards

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Study of how body functions

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Physiology

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The study of body structure

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Anatomy

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Study of disorders

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Pathophysiology

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3
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Simple molecules
1 or 2 elements other than carbon
Ex. H2O, oxygen…exception carbon and iron

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Inorganic

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4
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Very complex

Always contain carbon and hydrogen, carbs, fats, proteins, and nucleic acids

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Organic

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5
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Smallest living units of structure and function

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Cells

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6
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Group of cells with similar structure and function

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Tissues

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7
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4 tissues

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Epithelial
Connective
Muscle
Nerve

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8
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Body to maintain

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Homeostasis

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9
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Stopping positive from turning negative

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Negative

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10
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Does not stop stimuli

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Positive

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Contains central nervous system, cranial, spinal cavities

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Dorsal cavity

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12
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Contains thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities

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Ventral cavity

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13
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Separates ventral and dorsal cavity

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Diaphragm

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14
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From side to side separates from front and back portions

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Frontal (coronal)

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15
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Front to back separates the body into RT and LT portions

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Sagittal

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Perpendicular

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Cross-section

17
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Axis of origin

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Longitudinal