Overview of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
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Gross anatomy
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study of larger structures of the body
2
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Microscopic anatomy
A
study of structures only observed under a microscope
3
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Regional anatomy
A
interrelationship between structures in a specific area
4
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Systematic anatomy
A
structures that help to perform a specific body function
5
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Anatomy vs. Physiology
A
anatomy = structure
physiology = function
6
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What is physiology?
A
The chemistry and physics of structures and how they work together
7
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What is homeostasis?
A
The stable internal conditions of living things
