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Human Organism Flashcards

1
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investigates body structure

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anatomy

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2
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investigates processes and functions

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physiology

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3
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studies human organism

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human physiology

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4
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studies body organ-systems

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systemic physiology

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5
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studies body cells

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cellular physiology

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6
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studies body region

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regional anatomy

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7
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studies external features

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surface anatomy

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8
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using technologies (MRI, X-Rays, Ultrasound)

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Anatomical Imaging

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9
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smallest level ; atoms, molecules, chemical bonds

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chemical

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10
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basic units of life

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cell

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11
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compartments and organelles ; mitochondria, nucleus

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Cellular

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12
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group of cells with similar function and structures

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tissues

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13
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two or more tissue types acting together to perform function

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organs

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14
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group of organs

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organ-system

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15
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all organ systems working together which includes associated microorganisms such as
intestinal bacteria

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Organism

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16
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functional interrelationships between parts

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organization

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17
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sum of all chemical and physical changes sustaining an organism. ability to acquire and use energy in support of these changes

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Metabolism

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18
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  • ability to sense and respond to environmental changes
  • includes both internal and external environments
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responsiveness

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19
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can increase in size * size of cells, groups of cells, extracellular materials

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Growth

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20
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changes in form and size * changes in cell structure and function from
generalized to specialized—differentiation

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development

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21
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  • formation of new cells or new organisms
  • generation of new individuals
  • tissue repair
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reproduction

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22
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maintenance of constant internal environment despite
fluctuations in the external or internal environment

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homeostasis

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23
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measures of body properties that may change in value

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variables

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24
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normal extent of increase or decrease
around a set point

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normal range

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25
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normal, or average value of a variable

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set point

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26
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the main mechanism used
homeostatic regulation.

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negative feedback

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27
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A negative feedback involves: __________ of deviation away from set point

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detection

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28
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reversal of deviation toward set point
and normal range

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correction

29
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detects changes in variable

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receptor

30
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  • receives receptor signal
  • establishes set point
  • sends signal to effector
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control center

31
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directly causes change in variable

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effector

32
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mechanisms that occur when the
initial stimulus further stimulates the response

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Positive feedback mechanisms

33
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person standing erect with
face and palms forward

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anatomical position

34
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above

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superior

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below

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inferior

36
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front (also: ventral)

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anterior

37
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back (also: dorsal)

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posterior

38
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close to midline

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medial

39
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away from midline

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lateral

40
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close to point of
attachment

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proximal

41
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far from point of
attachment

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distal

42
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structure close to
the surface

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superficial

43
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structure toward the
interior of the body

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deep

44
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separates the body
into right and left parts

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sagittal plane

45
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a sagittal plane
along the midline that divides body
into equal left and right halves

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median plane

46
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a horizontal
plane that separates the body into
superior and inferior parts.

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transverse plane

47
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a vertical plane that
separates the body into anterior
and posterior parts.

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frontal plane

48
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upper arm, forearm, wrist, hand

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upper limb

49
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thigh, lower leg, ankle, foot

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lower limbs

50
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head, neck, trunk

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central region

51
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  • space within chest wall
    and diaphragm
  • contains heart, lungs,
    thymus gland,
    esophagus, trachea
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thoracic cavity

52
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  • space between lungs
  • contains heart, thymus
    gland, esophagus,
    trachea
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mediastinum

53
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  • space between
    diaphragm and pelvis
  • contains stomach,
    intestines, liver, spleen,
    pancreas, kidneys
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abdominal cavity

54
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  • space within pelvis
  • contains urinary bladder,
    reproductive organs,
    part of large intestine
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pelvic cavity

55
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serous membrane that covers organs

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visceral serous membrane

56
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serous membrane that is the outer membrane

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parietal serous membrane

57
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a fluid-filled space between the membranes

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cavity

58
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Pericardium membrane

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around heart

59
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pleura membrane

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around lungs

60
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peritoneum membrane

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around abdominopelvic
cavity and its organs

61
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pericardium that covers heart

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visceral pericardium

62
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thick, fibrous pericardiun

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parietal pericardium

63
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pericardium that reduces friction

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pericardial cavity

64
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pleura that covers lungs

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visceral pleua

65
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pleura that lines inner wall
of thorax

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parietal pleura

66
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pleura that reduces friction and adheres lungs
to thoracic wall

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pleural cavity

67
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  • covers, anchors
    organs
  • double layers called
    mesenteries
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visceral peritoneum

68
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peritonuem that lines inner wall of
abdominopelvic
cavity

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parietal peritoneum

69
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reduces friction

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peritoneal cavity

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