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homeostasis Flashcards

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surface anatomy

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study of form and markings of the the body surface

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gross anatomy

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study of the anatomical structures visible to unaided eye

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systemic approach

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study of whole system

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regional approach

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study of specific region

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histology

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study of the microscopic structures of the tissue

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cytology

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study of the structure and function of cells

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pathology

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study of the causes and effects of diseases

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cell

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basic structural and functional units of an organism

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tissues

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groups of cells that work together to perform a similar function

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4 basic types of tissues

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epithelium, connective tissue, muscle, nervous tissue

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organs

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structures composed of two or more types of tissue

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organ system

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related organs with common functions

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organism

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collection of organ systems

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6 important life processes

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metabolism, responsiveness, movement, growth, differentiation, reproduction

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metabolism

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sums of all chemical reactions in the body

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responsiveness

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body’s ability to detect and respond to changes

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movement

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any motion

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growth

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increase in body size

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differentiation

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development of a cell from an unspecialized to specialized state

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reproduction

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formation of new cells or new individual

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three basic components of homeostasis

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receptor, control center, effector

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receptor

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body structure that monitors changes in a controlled condition and send input

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control center

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sets the range of values to be maintained: generates output

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effector

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receives output from the control center and produces a response

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