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Physiology

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Study of how the body works

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The levels of structural complexity (7)

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Atoms, molecules, cells, tissues, organs, organ system and organism

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The external covering of the body; protects deeper tissues from injury (skin, hair, and nails)

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Integumentary system

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Supports the body and provides framework (bones, cartridges, ligaments, and joints)

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Skeletal system

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Contracts and shortens( muscles)

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Muscular system

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The control system, responds to the actions happening outside of the body (the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sensory receptors)

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Nervous system

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Controls the body functions (hormones)

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Endocrine system

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Carries oxygen and nutrients throughout the body (heart and blood vessels)

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Circulatory system

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To keep the body supplied with oxygen and get rid of carbon dioxide (nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs)

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Respiratory system

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Tube running through the body (mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, and rectum)

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Digestive system

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Removes the nitrogen containing wastes from the blood (kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra)

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Excretory (urinary)

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Produce offspring (scrotum, penis, accessory glands, duct system)

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Reproductive system

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Compliments cardiovascular system, cleanse body (lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, spleen, and tonsils)

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Immune system

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Necessary life functions (7)

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Movement, responsiveness, digestion, metabolism, excretion, reproduction, growth

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The five survival needs

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Nutrients, proper oxygen, intake of water, proper body temperatures, atmospheric pressure

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The six nutrients (wcf, mvp)

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Water, carbohydrates, fat, minerals, vitamins, proteins

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Homeostasis

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The body’s ability to maintain stable internal conditions even though the outside world is changing

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The 3 components of homeostasis control mechanisms

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Receptor, control center, effector

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Negative feedback mechanisms regulate what? (7)

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Heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, blood levels of glucose, oxygen, co2, and minerals

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Positive feedback mechanisms (2)

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Blood clotting, and the birth of a baby

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Homeostasis imbalance

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The changes that we associate with aging

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Cut along the lengthwise of the body dividing the body into left and right parts

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Anatomy

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The study of the structure and shape of the body

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Divides he body into interior and posterior

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Divides the body into superior and inferior parts
Transverse
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Toward head
Superior
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Towards feet
Inferior
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Front side of the body
Anterior
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Backside of the body
Posterior
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Midline of the body
Midline of the body
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Away from the middle line
Lateral
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Between medial and lateral
Intermediate
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Point of attachment of limb to body
Proximal
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Farther from origin
Distal
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Body surface
Superficial
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Away from the body surface
Deep
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Dorsal cavity
Cranial- space inside bony skull | Spinal- spinal cord
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Ventral cavity
Thoracic- chest cavity above diaphragm | Abdominal- stomach and pelvic cavity