compendium 1 - what is life? Flashcards
1
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define anatomy
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- scientific discipline that investigates the structure of body parts and how they relate to each other
2
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what are the levels of anatomy?
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- gross (macroscopic)
- surface
- microscopic
- developmental
3
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define gross anatomy and its two subdivisons
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- structures examined without aid of microscope
systemic: body is studied system by system
regional: body is studied by area by area
4
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define physiology
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- the function of living things
5
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what are the 6 levels of physiology?
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- molecular
- cellular
- systemic
- neurophysiology
- renal
- cardiovascular
6
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what are the six levels of organisation of the human body?
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- chemical level: atoms combine to form molecules.
- cellular level: molecules combine to form organelles
- tissue level: numerous cells join together to form a tissue
- organ level: tissues (can be more than one type) form organs
- organ system level: one or more organs make up a system
7
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list and describe the characteristics of organisms
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- organisation: relationships among the parts of an organism and how those parts interact to perform specific functions
- metabolism: chemical reactions taking place in an organism
- responsiveness: organisms ability to sense changes in its environment and to adjust accordingly
- growth: increase in size or number of cells
- development: changes an organism undergoes through time
- reproduction: formation of new cells or an organism
8
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what is homeostasis?
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- the existence and maintenance of a relatively constant environment within the body
9
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what is the anatomical position?
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- an erect person whose:
face is directed forward
arms are hanging by their side
palms of hands facing forward
10
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describe supine position
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- person laying face up
11
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describe prone position
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- person laying face down
12
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define superior
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- toward the head
13
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define inferior
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- toward the tail
14
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define anterior
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- toward the front
15
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define posterior
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- toward the back
