Intro to Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
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Homeostasis
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- The equilibrium/ balance of the body
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Anatomy
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- Study of the Structure of an Organism and the relationship of its parts
- What things look like and where they are
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Physiology
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- Study of the Functions of an organism and the relationship and its parts
- How things work and what they do
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The Skull
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- Composed of Osseous Tissue
- Provides Structure
- Provides Protection
- Provides Movement of the Jaw Bone
- Stores Minerals (Calcium and Phosphate)
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Chemical
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- Atoms and Molecules
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Cells
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- Basic Functional Units of Life
7
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4 Types of Tissue
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- Epithelial
- Connective
- Muscle
- Nervous
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Organs
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- Groups of Tissues that work together for common purposes
9
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Organ System
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- Groups of Organs That Are Involved In A Common Set Of Activities
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Needs of Advanced Living Organisms
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- Support and Movement
- Communication, Control, Integrity
- Transportation and Defense
- Respiration, Nutrition, and Excretion
- Reproduction and Development
