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THE HUMAN ORGANISM Flashcards

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Study of the structure of the human body

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Anatomy

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Scientific discipline that investigate’s the body’s structure

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Anatomy

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Morphology of the structure

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Anatomy

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Studies interrelationship of organs to one another

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Anatomy

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Study of the function of the human body

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Physiology

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Scientific investigation of the processes or functions of living things

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Physiology

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All about functions, processes, changes that is happening in the body

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Physiology

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Considers changes from conception to 8th week development

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Embryology

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Studies the structural changes that occur between conception and adulthood

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Development anatomy

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Studies the progress and sequence of development of the structure of the body

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Developmental anatomy

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Examines the structural features of cells using a microscope

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Cytology

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Examines tissues which are composed of cells and the materials surrounding them

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Histology

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Study of structure without the aid of microscope

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Gross anatomy

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Observe and look the appearance of the structure of the human body

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Gross anatomy

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Involves looking at the exterior of the body

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Surface anatomy

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Everything that touch, feel, and palpate the structure of the body

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Surface anatomy

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Uses radiographs, ultrasound, MRI, and other technologies

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Anatomical imaging or image anatomy

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Studies the disease

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Pathology

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19
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Examines the processes occuring in cells

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Cell physiology

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20
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Considers the functions of organ systems

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Systemic physiology

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Focuses on the nervous system

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Neurophysiology

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Deals with the heart and blood vessels.

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Cardiovascular physiology

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What are the six structural levels

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Chemical, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism

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Smallest structural level

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Chemical level

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The basic structural and functional
units of organisms, such as plants and
animals

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Cell

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The small structures that

make up some cells

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Organelle

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A group of similar cells and

the materials surrounding them

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Tissue

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Non-striated and

involuntary.

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Smooth muscle

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29
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the study of the microscopic

structure of tissues

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histology

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30
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Four types of tissues

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Epithelial, Connective,

Muscular, Nervous

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

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organ

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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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33
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is any living thing considered

as a whole, whether composed of one cell, such as a bacterium, or trillions of cells, such as human.

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Organism

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Smaller than atoms; electrically charge that interact with one another to produce reactions.

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Subatomic particles

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Elements

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Atoms

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36
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Group of atoms

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Molecules

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37
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Molecule that contains 2-3 elements.

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Micromolecule

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Carbohydrates, Protein, Nucleic Acids and Lipids

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Macromolecules

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small organ capable of carrying out specific metabolic functions

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organelle

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40
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Functional unit of the body

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Cell

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41
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Capable of carrying out metabolic functions alone

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Cell

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42
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Made up of organelles

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Cell

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43
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Multicellular or combination of 1 or more cells

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Tissue

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44
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Made up of tissues

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Organ

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45
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More complex function

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Organ system

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46
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Human

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Organism

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largest system of the body since it covers the entire body.

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Integumentary System

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provides protection, regulates temperature, prevents water loss, and helps produce vitamin D. Consists of skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands.

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Integumentary System

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Regulates the body temperature by means of releasing sweat.

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Integumentary System

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provides protection and support specifically to the brain, heart, and lungs, allows body movements, produces blood cells, and stores minerals and adipose tissue.

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Skeletal System

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Consists of bones, associated cartilages, ligaments, and joints.

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Skeletal System

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Consists of muscles attached to the skeleton by tendons.

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Muscular System

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produces body movements, maintains posture and produces body heat.

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Muscular System

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give form and shape; provide anchor or allows to move/ locomote.

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Muscular System

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Skeletal + muscular

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Musculoskeletal System

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body’s central framework

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Skeletal System

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body’s command center and Central Processing Center or Unit

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Nervous System

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regulates, controls, and dictates the entire body.

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Nervous System

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a major regulatory system that detects sensations and controls movements, physiological processes, and intellectual functions.

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Nervous system

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Consists of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sensory receptors or autonomic structures.

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Nervous system

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concerned with production of hormones (ex. pituitary glands)

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Endocrine System

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a major regulatory system that influences metabolism, growth, reproduction, and many other functions.

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Endocrine System

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Consists of glands such as the pituitary that secretes hormones.

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Endocrine system

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transports nutrients, waste production, gases, and hormones throughout the body; plays a role in the immune response and the regulation of body temperature.

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Cardiovascular System

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Consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood

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Cardiovascular System

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distributes the nutrients and oxygen back to the heart and other organs

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Cardiovascular system

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main pumping organ

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heart

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carry oxygenated blood

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arteries

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distributed the blood back to the heart.

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veins

70
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distribute lymph (fluid found on the body other than the blood)

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Lymphatic system

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secretes and produce antibodies for virus.

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Lymphatic system

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removes foreign substances from the blood and lymph, combats disease, maintains tissue fluid balance, and absorbs dietary fats from the digestive tract.

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lymphatic system

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Consists of the lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, and other lymphatic organs.

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lymphatic system

74
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converting large molecules to small molecules

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Digestive System

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tubular structure

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Digestive System

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performs the mechanical and chemical processes of digestion, absorption of nutrients, and elimination of wastes.

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Digestive System

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Consists of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, and accessory organs.

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Digestive System

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2 TYPES OF DIGESTIVE

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  1. Tube – mouth to intestines

2. Accessory Digestive Glands – liver, gall bladder, and pancreas

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main function is for exchanging of gases; inhalation of oxygen and exhalation of carbon dioxide.

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Respiratory System

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exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and air and regulates blood pH.

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Respiratory System

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Consists of the lungs and respiratory passages.

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Respiratory System

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LUNGS: main respiratory organ; made up of 2 lobes. What?

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  1. Upper R.S. (common passage of air)

2. Lower R.S.

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responsible for releasing of toxins; for production of urine that is need to be eliminated from the body.

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Urinary System

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removes waste products from the blood and regulates blood pH, ion balance, and water balance.

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Urinary System

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Consists of the kidneys (cleanses and removes toxins from the body), urinary bladder, and ducts that carry urine.

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Urinary system

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responsible for increasing the number of organism; perpetuation for reproduction

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Male Reproductive System

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produces and transfers sperm cells to the female and produces hormones that influence sexual functions and behaviors.

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Male Reproductive System

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Consists of the testes (main organ that is responsible for sperm production), accessory structures, ducts, and penis.

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Male Reproductive System

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produces oocytes and is the site of fertilization and fetal development produces milk for the newborn, produces hormones that influence sexual function and behaviors.

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Female Reproductive System

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Consists of the ovaries (responsible for egg cell production), uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, mammary glands, and associated structures.

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Female Reproductive System

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Male and Female Reproductive System can also be Endocrine System since it secretes hormones. T or F

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T

92
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Reproductive and Urinary System

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GENITO-URINARY SYSTEM

93
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is commonly used to evaluate the condition of the fetus during pregnancy.

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Ultrasound

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is a medical imaging technique that uses a magnetic field and computer-generated radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues in your body.

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Magnetic Resonance Imagining

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change in position; motion

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Movement

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locomotion – moved with a distance; changing positions; entails movement

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Movement

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reaction to a change

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Responsiveness

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Ability to respond; adapt to changes in environment

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Responsiveness

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any reaction to prevent from danger

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Stimuli

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2 types of stimuli

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physical stimuli that is changes in external environment; and
chemical stimuli that is to respond/react, internal stimuli, and alternation of chemical components of the body

101
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Ability to increase in body size; no change in shape

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Growth

102
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Ability to increase in body size; no change in shape

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Growth

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production of new organisms and new cells

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Reproduction

104
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increase the number of species

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Reproduction

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Process of gas exchange: obtaining oxygen; removing carbon dioxide; releasing energy from foods

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Respiration

106
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breakdown of food substances into simpler forms.

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Digestion

107
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passage of substances through membranes and into body fluids

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Absorption

108
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Happen in small intestines where the food passage in and diffuses out.

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Absorption

109
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movement of substance in body fluids

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Circulation

110
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• Necessary nutrient are distributed by the blood (main medium of transport) to the cell.

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Circulation

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utilization of nutrients, oxygen, and other substances to be converted to other forms of energy

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Assimilation

112
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• Cells absorbed the digested nutrients

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Assimilation

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removal of wastes produced by metabolic reactions

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Excretion

114
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Elimination of waste products like toxins.

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Excretion

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