How Structure Determines Function Flashcards
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Science that studies the form and composition of the body’s structure
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Anatomy
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Study of the larger structures of the body, typically with the unaided eye; also referred to as macroscopic anatomy
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Gross anatomy
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Steady state of the body systems that living organisms maintain
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Homeostasis
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Study of very small structures of the body using magnification
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Microscopic anatomy
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Science that studies the chemistry, biochemistry, and physics of the body’s function
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Physiology
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Study of the structures that contribute to specific body regions
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Regional anatomy
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Study of the structures that contribute to specific body systems
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Systemic anatomy