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lesson 1 (1.1&1.2) Flashcards

1
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Human Anatomy

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the study of the body

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Gross anatomy (Macroscopic)

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the study of large structures without needing magnification

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Microscopic Anatomy

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the study of small structures that require magnification

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Anatomist

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A scientist that study the body

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Cytology

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the study of cells

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Histology

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the study of tissues

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Human Physiology

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the study of the chemistry/physics of structures and how they work together

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Homeostasis

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the state of constant internal conditions that are maintained by living things

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What does the study of human physiology consist of?

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measurements, manipulation and observing(with and without magnification)

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How do anatomist study the body?

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from a regional and systemic anatomy

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Regional Anatomy

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study of the connection between all body structure but in specific regions

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Systemic Anatomy

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study of the structures of the body system

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What makes up matter?

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subatomic particle, atoms, and molecules

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Elements

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substance that cannot be chemically broken down

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What is the smallest unit of an element?

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an atom

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What subatomic particles make up and atom?

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Protons, electrons and neutrons

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Molecules

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made of two or more elements

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What is the smallest unit of life?

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the cell

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What does the cell consist of?

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membranes that enclose the cytoplasm and organelles (water based cell fluid with a variety of functioning units)

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Tissue

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a group of cells working together to perform a specific function

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Organs

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specific structures in the body composed of more than two tissue types

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Organ System

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a group of organs working together to meet the physiological and major functions of the body

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The integumentary system

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Composed of hair, nails and skin
incloses internal organs
the sight of many sensory receptors

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Sensory Receptors

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nerve ending that send signals to the central nerve system

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Skeletal System

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cartilage, bones and joints
enables movement in partnership with the muscular system
provides body support

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Muscular System

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skeletal muscles and tendons
maintains body temperature
enables movement

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The nervous system

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brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves
activates bodily responses
detects and processes sensory information

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Sensory Information

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data the brain collects that provides information about the world around us

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The Endocrine System

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pituitary gland, thyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal glands, testes and ovaries
secretes hormones
regular body processes

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The Cardiovascular system

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heart and blood vessels
equalizes body temp.
delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues

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Excrete

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to rid the body of waste from blood, tissue and organs by normal discharge (bowl movement, urine, sweating)

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The Digestive System

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stomach, liver,small and large intestine, gall bladder
processes food that will be used in the body
excretes waste from the blood

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Urinary System

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Kidneys, Bladder
controls water balance
removes waste from the blood and excretes them

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What is an Organism?

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a living being that has the cellular structure and can independently perform all physiological functions needed for the body

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Female

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(XX)
mammary glands (boobs),
ovaries, uterus
produces sex hormones an gametes
supports embryo
produces milk for infants

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Male

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(XY)
testes, epididymis
produces sex hormones and gametes
delivers those gametes to female

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Female Gamete

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Egg

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Male Gamete

A

sperm

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