human organism Flashcards

1
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study of the structures of the body

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anatomy

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2
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study of the processes and functions of the body

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physiology

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3
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level which how atoms interact and combine into molecules

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chemical level

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4
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basic structural and functional unit of organism

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cell level

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5
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group of similar cells

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tissue level

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6
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composed of two or more tissue types that perform common functions

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organ level

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7
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group of organs classified as a unit with a common set functions

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organ system level

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8
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any living thing considered as a whole

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organism

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9
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interrelationship among the parts of an organism and how those parts interact to perform specific functions

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organization

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10
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ability to use energy to perform vital function

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metabolism

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11
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ability to sense changes in environment and make the adjustments

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responsiveness

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12
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increase in size

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growth

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13
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changes on organism undergoes through time

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development

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14
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formation of new cells/ organisms

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reproduction

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15
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ability to maintain relatively stable internal conditions

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homeostasis

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16
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normally maintain body temp near an ideal normal value; sweating, shivering

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homeostatic mechanisms

17
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conditions that can change

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variables

18
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ideal value

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set point

19
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acceptable range of values on which HM can still be met

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normal range

20
Q

regulates most systems of the body to maintain homeostasis

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negative- feedback mechanism

21
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not homeostatic and is rare in a healthy individ

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positive- feedback mechanism

22
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components to maintain homeostasis

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receptors, control center, effector