homeostasis and anatomy terminology Flashcards

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anatomy definition

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study of structure and relationships among these structure

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physiology definition

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study of how body structures function

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3 noninvasive clinically applied techniques for assessment of body structure and function. brief description

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palpation
feeling body surfaces with hands

auscultation
listens to body sounds

percussion
taps on body surface with fingertips

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homeostasis definition

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is a condition of equilibrium or balance in the body’s internal environment produces by the interplay of all the body’s regulatory processes

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control of homeostasis. 2 systems involved

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regulated by nervous system and endocrine systems using feedback systems

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feedback system (loop). 
definition. 3 basic components. two types 

RCE
NP

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cycle of events in which information about the status of a controlled condition is continually monitored

receptor
control centres
effector

negative
positive

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Negative feedback systems. how does it work?

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reverses a change in a controlled condition.

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positive feedback system. how does it work?

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enhances / reinforces a change in controlled condition

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