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___________ is the state of equilibrium that is maintained within the body’s internal environment.

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homeostasis

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an ____ is the smallest, most basic chemical unit of an element.

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atom

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a ________ is a chemical combination of two or more atoms from a specific chemical compound.

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molecule

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_____ is a tasteless, clear, odorless, liquid that makes up 55% of a female’s body weight.

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water

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_____ are considered the basic building blocks for various structures that make up human body

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cells

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the outer covering of the cell is called ____ ________ it allows some substances to pass into and out of the cell.

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cell membrane

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the substance between the cell membrane and the nucleus and is made of jelly like material is the _________.

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cytoplasm

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the _______ is responsible for the cell’s metobolism, growth, and reproduction. it contains the chromosomes.

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nucleus

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the nucleus contains the ___________ which are microscopic bodies that carry the genes that determine hereditary characteristics.

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chromosomes

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10
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the human body has __ pairs of chromosomes

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23

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____ _____ are unspecialized and can give rise to specialized cell types, sources include embryos, adult tissue and umbilical cord blood.

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stem cell

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an activity, such as conception that takes place inside the body is known as __ ____ and the same activity that takes place outside the body (test tube) is known as __ _____.

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in vivo and in vitro

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3 primary functions of the cell membrane

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  1. protects the cell
  2. provides communication
  3. allows substances to pass in and out of the cell
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primary function of the cytoplasm

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provides storage for the cell

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2 primary functions of the nucleus

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  1. controls activity within the cell

2. contains genetic material

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______ is a grouping of similar cells that together perform specialized functions, there are four basic types.

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tissue

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17
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the 4 basic types of tissues

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  1. epithelial
  2. connective
  3. muscle
  4. nerve
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6 functions of epithelial tissues

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  1. protection
  2. absorption
  3. secretion
  4. sensation
  5. excretion
  6. diffusion
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the most widespread and abundant of the body tissues, __________ tissue forms the supporting network for the organs of the body, is involved with muscles bones and joints

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connective

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3 types of muscle tissue

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  1. skeletal
  2. smooth
  3. cardiac
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_____ ______ consists of nerve cells

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nerve tissue

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22
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multiple different tissues serving a common purpose or function make up structures called ______.

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organs

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a group of different organs functioning together for a common purpose is called a ______

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system

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Name the 11 body systems

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  1. digestive
  2. integumentary
  3. nervous
  4. endocrine
  5. reproductive
  6. cardiovascular
  7. respiratory
  8. urinary
  9. muscular
  10. blood and the lymphatic
    skeletal
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the standard __________ ________ for the body is erect. head facing forward, arm by the sides with palms to the front.

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anatomical position

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toward the head

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superior

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27
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toward the feet

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inferior

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front side of the body

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anterior or ventral

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back side of the body

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posterior or dorsal

30
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pertaining to the head

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cephalic

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nearest the midline or middle

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medial

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pertaining to the side

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lateral

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pertaining to near the trunk of the body

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proximal

34
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pertaining to away from the trunk of the body

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distal

35
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the ________ plane vertically divides the body into right and left sides

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sagittal

36
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the ___________ plane vertically divides the body as it passes through the midline to form a right half and left half.

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midsagittal

37
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the __________ or __________ plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions

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transverse or horizontal

38
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the _______ or _______ plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions

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coronal or frontal

39
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body cavities are classified into two groups according to their location. on the front is the _______ cavity and on the back is the ______ cavity.

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ventral and dorsal

40
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5 body cavities

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  1. pelvic
  2. abdominal
  3. cranial
  4. thoracic
  5. spinal
41
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the ______________ cavity is the combination of the abdominal and pelvic cavities.

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abdominopelvic

42
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the lower left and right regions of the abdominopelvic cavity are called _____ or ________ regions

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iliac or inguinal

43
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the central region of the abdominopelvic cavity is the _________ region

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umbilical

44
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the upper left and right regions of the abdominopelvic cavity are called _____________ regions

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hypochondriac

45
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the upper middle region of the abdominopelvic cavity is known as the __________ region.

A

epigastric

46
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the right and left middle lateral region of the abdominopelvic cavity is known as the ______ region

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lumbar

47
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the lower middle region of the abdominopelvic cavity is known as the ___________ region

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hypogastric

48
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name the 4 quadrants

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  1. right upper quadrant
  2. left upper quadrant
  3. right lower quadrant
  4. left lower quadrant
49
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2 words that pertain to the front side of the body

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ventral and anterior

50
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2 words that pertain to the back side of the body

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dorsal and posterior

51
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a ____ is a chemical substance that can alter or modify the function of a living organism.

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drug

52
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5 medical uses for drugs

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  1. therapeutic
  2. diagnostic
  3. curative
  4. replacement
  5. preventive
53
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3 different names for drugs

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  1. chemical
  2. generic
  3. brand
54
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most drugs have the potential for causing an action other than their intended action. this action is called an _______ ____ ________.

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adverse drug reaction

55
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a prescription or __________ _____ is given for a specific patient and denotes the name of the drug, the dosage, the form of the drug, the time for or frequency of administration, and the route by which the drug is given.

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medication order

56
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the ______ is the amount of medicine that is prescribed for administration

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dosage

57
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the _____ __ ______________ can be by mouth, injection, nostrils, eyes, ears, rectum, vagina,etc.

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route of administration

58
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symbol for hydrogen

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H

59
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symbol for Potassium

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K

60
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Symbol for Iron

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Fe

61
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symbol for Calcium

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Ca

62
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symbol for Magnesium

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Mg

63
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symbol for Nitrogen

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N

64
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symbol for Oxygen

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O

65
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symbol for Sodium

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Na

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