Human Organsim

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Anatomy

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The study of body structures

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Gross Anatomy

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The study & examination of structures without a microscope

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System

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A group of organs that share a common set of functions & act as a unit

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Systemic Anatomy

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Structures that are studied by their systems

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Regional Anatomy

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Studying all systems simultaneously within a given region

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Surface Anatomy

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The study of external features that can be seen or felt along the skin

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Physical Examination

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The application of surface anatomy

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Palpation

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Examination by touch

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Ansculation

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The act of listening (with a stethoscope)

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Microscopic Anatomy

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Cytology: cellular anatomy
Histology: study of tissues

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Physiology

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The study of processes and functions of living things

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Pathology

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Structural and functional changes caused by disease

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What are the 6 levels of organization?

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Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism

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Anatomical Imaging

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Allows non-invasive analysis of internal structures

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X-ray

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Uses shortwave electromagnetic radiation to visualize bone and some hollow organs; (following an injected dye)

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CT (computed tomographic) Scan

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Cross-sectional imaging using X-rays which produce detailed images of internal organs; detects bone/joint problems, bloodclots, cancers, etc.

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Ultrasound

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High frequency sound waves strike internal organs & bounce back to receiver, which is then analyzed to generate a sonogram image; detects condition of fetus & soft tissue abnormalities

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MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)

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Radio waves are directed towards a person inside an electromagnetic field; visualizes tumors, strokes, & disc herniations

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DSA (digital subtraction angiography)

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1.) radiographic image is taken
2.) radiopaque dye is injected into blood
;visualizes blood vessels

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PET (positron emission tomographic) Scan

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Nutrients (glucose) are radioactively labeled & taken up by cells; radiation is detected & analyzed; identifies cells that are metabolically active

Question 21

Integumentary System

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Major organ- skin
Protects & regulates temperature, prevents water loss, produces vitamin D

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Skeletal System

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Major organ- bones
Protects, supports, enables body movement, produces blood cells, & stores minerals

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Muscular System

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Major organ- skeletal muscle
Produces body movements, maintains posture, & produces body heat

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Nervous System

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Major organs- brain & spinal cord
Provides sensory input, initiates motor responses, & plays a crucial role in consciousness, memory, learning, emotion, etc.

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Endocrine System

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Includes various organs (pituitary, pancreas, thyroid, adrenal) that release chemical messengers (hormones) which stimulate or deactivate cellular activity; influences metabolism, growth, reproduction, etc.

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Cardiovascular System

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Major organ- heart Transports respiratory gases, nutrients, and wastes & is involved in the immune and inflammatory response

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Lymphatic System

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Major organ- spleen Removes foreign substances from blood & lymph; combats disease, maintains fluid balance, and absorbs fat from the digestive tract

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Respiratory System

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Major organ- lungs Exchanges oxygen & carbon dioxide between blood and air; regulates blood pH