Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards
1
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Define Anatomy
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The study of the structure of the body & its parts.
2
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Define Physiology
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The study of the function of the whole body, or its systems or organs.
3
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Define Pathology
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The study of disease.
4
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What is a disease?
A
A harmful structure or functional change to the whole body or parts of the body.
5
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What is a symptom?
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Refers to changes perceived by the patient (pain, cramps, headache).
6
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What is a sign?
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Refers to changes observed by the physician or person who is examining the patient ( swelling, fever, vision loss).
