Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
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Anatomy
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Structure of the body
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Physiology
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Study of the function of the body
3
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Gross Anatomy
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study of large body structures
4
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Microscopic
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Study of small body structures (need a microscope to see)
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Homeostasis
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Dynamic state of equilibrium
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Negative Feedback Mechanism
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Moves the stimulus in the opposite direction; negate
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Positive Feedback Mechanism
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Moves the stimulus in same direction