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unit 1: vocab Flashcards

1
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the outer covering of an internal organ

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visceral

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2
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two or more tissues that work together to perform a function

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organ

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3
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the study of the chemical and physical events which occur during a function of life

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physiology

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4
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the top side of a quadriped corresponds with posterior in humans

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dorsal

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5
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the study of of the form and shape of an organism

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morphology

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6
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a group of organs which work together perform given functions

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organ systems

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7
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the study of the structures and organelles of the cell

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cytology

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8
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direction meaning toward the feet

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inferior

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9
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the “front” side of the human body

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anterior

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10
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the study of the structures if an organism and how they relate to one another

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anatomy

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11
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direction meaning away from the midline

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lateral

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12
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the study of the chemical reaction that occur during a physiological reaction

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biochemistry

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13
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direction meaning further away from the point of attachment of an extremity

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distal

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14
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the study of heredity. the passing of traits from parents to offspring

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genetics

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15
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direction meaning closer to the surface of the body

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superficial

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16
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the “back side” of the human body

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posterior

17
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direction meaning toward the head

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superior

18
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direction pertaining to the “bottom side” or the side closest to the ground in a quadriped.

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ventral

19
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a group of similar cells which work together to perform a function

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tissues

20
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direction meaning further into the body

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deep

21
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direction meaning closer to the mid-line

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midial

22
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the study of disease

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pathology

23
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the study of the different tissues which makes up the body

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histology

24
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direction meaning closer to the point of attachment of an extremity

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proximal

25
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the lining of the internal body wall

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partial

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