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Introduction to General Physiology Flashcards

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It is the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions and activities of living organisms and their parts.

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Physiology

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It focuses on understanding how various bodily systems and processes work together to maintain life and enable the organism to adapt to its environment.

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Physiology

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It encompasses a wide range of topics, including the functions of organs, tissues, cells, and molecules, as well as the mechanisms by which living organisms regulate and respond to changes in their internal and external environments.

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Physiology

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Goals of Physiology

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➢to understand and predict the body’s responses to stimuli
➢to understand how the body maintains internal conditions

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It helps the body maintain internal environment.

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Homeostasis

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3 main components of homeostasis

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Receptor
Control center
Effector

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Scopes of physiology

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COSNE
MCRDR
RCIE

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Why study physiology? (8)

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Medicine
Health and Wellness
Research
Education
Biotechnology and Industry
Public health
Sports and exercise sciences
Environmental Sciences

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Why study Physiology?
MEDICINE
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3.

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  1. Diagnosis of treatment
  2. Patient Care
  3. Surgical Procedure
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Why study Physiology?
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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  1. Lifestyle Recommendations
  2. Prevention care
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Why study Physiology?
RESEARCH
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  1. Advancing Medical Knowledge
  2. Drug development
  3. Experimental Studies
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Why study Physiology?
EDUCATION
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  1. Medical training
  2. Biology and Life Sciences
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Why study Physiology?
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRY
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  1. Biochemical Engineering
  2. Pharmaceutical Industry
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Why study Physiology?
PUBLIC HEALTH
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  1. Epidemiology
  2. Health Policy
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Why study Physiology?
SPORTS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
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  1. Performance Enhancement
  2. Injury Recovery
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Why study Physiology?
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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  1. Adaptation
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The structural and functional characteristics of all organisms are determined by their ___________.

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chemical makeup

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It involves how atoms, such as hydrogen and carbon, interact and combine into molecules.

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Chemical level

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These are the basic structural and functional units of organisms, such as plants and animals.

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Cells

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___________ can combine to form _________ which are the small structures that make up some cells.

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Molecules
organelles

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It is a group of similar cells and the materials surrounding them.

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tissue

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The characteristics of the cells and surrounding materials determine the functions of the _______.

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tissue

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Many tissues that make up the body are classified into four primary types:

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Epithelial
Connective
Muscle
Nervous

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It is composed of two or more tissue types that together perform one or more common functions.

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Organ

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What are the major organs of our body?

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• Brain
• Trachea
• Lungs
• Hearth
• Liver
• Kidney
• Spleen
• Urinary bladder
• Stomach
• Large Intestine
• Small Intestine
• Pancreas
• Thyroid gland
• Spinal cord
• Thymus

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It is a group of organs classified as a unit because of a common function or set of functions.

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Organ system

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Urinary system consists of what organs?

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Kidneys
Ureters
Urinary bladder
Urethra

28
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What are the organ systems in the body?

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Integumentary system
Skeletal system
Muscular system

Nervous system
Endocrine system
Cardiovascular system

Lymphatic system
Respiratory system
Digestive system

Urinary system
Female reproductive system
Male reproductive system

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It is any living thing considered as a whole, whether composed of one cell, such as a bacterium, or of trillions of cells, such as a human.

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Organisms

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It is a complex of organ systems that are mutually dependent upon one another.

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Human organism

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