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vocab lesson 1 Flashcards

1
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Anatomy

A

the study of the structures of the body

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Physiology

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the study of the function of the body

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Body Cavity

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Hollow area of the body containing organs.

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regional term

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describing a specific part of the body

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5
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positional term

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a specific location of a body structure

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What is in the axial portion ?

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Head , neck and trunk

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What is in the appendicular portion ?

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Arms and Legs

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What is the anatomical position ?

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It is when the body is facing forward with the palms of the hands facing forward.

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What are the two large cavities ?

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ventral cavity and dorsal cavity

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For the ventral cavity how is it subdivided by ?

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thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities

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Where is the thoracic portion located ?

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In the chest area

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Where is the abdominopelvic located ?

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In the stomach area

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13
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What are the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities separated by ?

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the Diaphragm

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14
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How can the dorsal cavity be subdivide into 2 parts

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cranial cavity and Spinal canal

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15
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Cranial cavity

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located in the head ( it contains the brain)

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Spinal canal

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Runs down the back ( Contains the spinal cord )

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17
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What are the 4 other cavities in the body

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Oral , nasal , orbital and middle ear

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coronal plane

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  • Divides the body or anybody structure , vertically into front and back sections.
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Sagittal Plane

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plane running down the middle of the body and dividing the body into right and left sections.

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Transverse plane -

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plane dividing the body into superior and inferior sections

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Transpyloric plane -

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the superior transverse plane

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Transtubercular plane

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the inferior transverse plane

23
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Epigastric -

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term that means above the stomach.

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Hypochondriac

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to identify structures superior and lateral to the stomach

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Lumbar

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Term meaning the region of the low back

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Umbilicus

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the naval which indicates the center of the abdomen

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Lilac

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term meaning the lower lateral abdominal regions

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Inguinal

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Term indicating the lower lateral abdomen

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hypogastric

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term meaning below the stomach

30
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What is the level of complexity ?

A

an atom

31
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What is the highest level of complexity ?

A

Organism ( the human body)

32
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List the lowest to highest complexity : list all 6

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Atom , Molecule , Cell , Organ , Organ system , Organism (Human body)

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Anatomical Planes

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A plane is a 2 dimensional object that can divide the body into 2 sections

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What are the 2 sections do anatomical planes can be divided ?

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Sagittal and coronal planes

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Homeostasis

A

The ability of system to maintain a steady state

36
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Negative feedback

A

system in which the stimulus respondens in the opposite

36
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Positive feedback

A

System in which the stimulus and response are the same

36
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If an ice cream melts in the heat is that a positive or negative feedback?

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negative feedback ( because change has occurred)

37
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What are the functions of the Integumentary system ? : list 5

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Protects the body
secretion of waste products
production of Vitamin D
Regulation of the body temperature
Supports sensory receptors

37
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If an ice cream were to sit in the cold and doesn’t melt or change is that positive or negative feedback?

A

positive( no change has occurred)

37
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Integumentary system

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it protects the body , hair , skin , nail ,sweat glands and sebaceous glands.

38
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Skeletal system- : list 3

A

consists of the bones , ligaments and cartilage.

39
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What are the functions of the skeltal system.

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Protects supports and produces red blood cells . It can also store chemical salts .

40
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Muscular system functions:

List 3 :

A

Produces movement
helps to maintain posture
produces heat

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Nervous system Functions:

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Receives sensory information
detects change
stimulates muscles and glands

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Endocrine system :

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Feedback systems help maintain homeostasis

43
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Lymphatic system function :: list 3

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returns fluid to blood
transports absorbed food molecules
defend against infection

44
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Immune system

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Cells and antibodies that help the body to fight off pathogens( some of the immune system organs are thymus and spleen)

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Blood

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transports oxygen and carbon dioxide a long with water electrolytes , hormones , carbohydrates, fats and proteins also wate

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Cardiovascular system function :

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Transports blood

47
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Respiratory system function :

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supplies the body with oxygen and eliminates carbon dioxide.

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Digestive system function : list 3

A

Receives , breakdown and absorbs food also eliminates waste

49
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Urinary System function : list 3

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Removes waste
maintains water and electrolytes balance
Stores and transports urine

50
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Reproduction system function : list 2

A

Passes genetic information down to future generations
Produces hormones that help the body to mature

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