Organization of the Body Flashcards

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Bi-symmetry:

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SImilar parts are arranged on opposite sides of a median axis. Divided into equal halves.

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2
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Body Planes

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imaginary lines or cuts separating the body in to specific areas

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3
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Cell

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the simplest form of living matter that is capable of maintaining life and reproducing itself

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4
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Organ

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several types of tissuesOrganism arranged in an organized manner to perform a particular function

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5
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Organism

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group of organ systems which make p an integrated whole person or animal

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Organ System

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group of varying umbers and types of organs arranged together to perform complex functions of the body

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Tissue

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group of similar cells arranged with intercellular substance between them specialized to perform a particular function.

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Quadrant

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any four quarters into which something is divided by 2 imaginary lines.

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9
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Anatomy

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scientific study of the STRUCTURE of an organism which describes the size,shape, construction and relative positions of organs.

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Physiology

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scientific study of the FUNCTIONS of an organism which describes how the organs work independently and in relation to the whole organism

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11
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Right Upper Quadrant

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Right kidney, right adrenal gland, gall bladder

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12
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Left Upper Quadrant

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Left kidney, left adrenal gland, spleen

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13
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Right Lower Quadrant

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Lower right ureter, sex organs, appendix

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14
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Left Lower Quadrant

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lower Left ureter, sex organs, small intestines

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15
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Name the 3 main cavities

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Cranial Cavity, Spinal Cavity, Ventral Cavity

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16
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Cranial Cavity

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brain, and pituatary gland

17
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Spinal Cavity

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spinal cord

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Ventral Cavity

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Thoracic, Abdominopelvic cavity, pelvic cavity

19
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Name the 4 major types of body structures

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Cells, tissues, organs, systems,

20
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Name (4) different types of Cells

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Epithelial, Connective, Neurons and Muscle–striated, smooth and cardiac.

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Name (4) different types of Tissues

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Epithelial, Connective (Bone, Blood, adipose, elastic) Muscle (striated, smooth cardiac) and Nervous

22
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Integumentary System

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hair, skin, nails and glands

23
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Skeletal system

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bones, joints cartilage and conective tissues

24
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Muscular System

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skeletal smooth, and cardiac

25
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Endocrine System

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all of the ductless glands such as pituitary, thyroid and adrenal glands

26
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Sensory System

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eyes, ears, nose and taste buds

27
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Circulatory System

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heart, blood vessels, blood and lymphatic tissues

28
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Respiratory System

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lungs and upper respiratory tract

29
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Digestive System

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mouth pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine

30
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Genitourinary System

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kidneys, ureter, bladder, and urethera

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Reproductive System

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All of the ductless glands such as pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands

32
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Basic activities for life of an organism

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Movement, metabolism, reproduction

33
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What is the single ultimate goal of an organism?

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Survival