Introduction: Part 1

Question 1

The study of the internal and external structures of the human body.

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Anatomy

Question 2

The study of the function of the structures of the human body.

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Physiology

Question 3

The area of anatomy the focuses on the visible features of the body.

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Gross anatomy

Question 4

The three levels of gross anatomy are:

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surface, regional, and systemic

Question 5

The area of anatomy that focuses on the features not visible with the unaided eye.

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Microscopic anatomy

Question 6

This level of physiology focuses on the molecular functions.

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Cell

Question 7

This level of physiology focuses on the function of specific organs.

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Special

Question 8

This level of physiology focuses on the function of organ system.

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Systemic

Question 9

This level of physiology focuses on diseases.

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Pathology

Question 10

This is the first level of organization of the human body

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Chemical

Question 11

This is the second level of organization of the human body

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Cellular

Question 12

This is the third level of organization of the human body

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Tissue

Question 13

This is the fourth level of organization of the human body

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Organ

Question 14

This is the fifth level of organization of the human body.

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Organ system

Question 15

This is the final level of organization of the human body

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Organism

Question 16

The smallest living unit

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Cell

Question 17

Similar cells working together

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Tissue

Question 18

Two or more different tissues performing a specific function.

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Organ

Question 19

Interaction of organs

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Organ system

Question 20

Organ systems working together

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Organism

Question 21

The process of a living thing maintaining a relatively stable internal environment

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Homeostasis

Question 22

The three “steps” of homeostasis

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Receptor, Control Center, and Effector

Question 23

This is sensitive to a change or stimulus

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Receptor

Question 24

This receives information

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Control Center

Question 25

This responds to the commands of the control center and will either oppose or reinforce the stimulus.

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Effector

Question 26

This happens when homeostasis fails

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Sickness (illness)

Question 27

Study that analyzes specific cells

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Cytology

Question 28

Study that examines tissues

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Histology

Question 29

This is when a response reinforces a stimulus to maintain homeostasis.

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Positive feedback

Question 30

This is when a response opposes a stimulus to maintain homeostasis

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Negative feedback