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Physiology

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Study of function

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Anatomy - microscopic

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Structures that can be seen without magnification

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Major levels of organization in living organisms

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Organism
Organ system
Organ
Tissue
Cellular
Chemical
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Gross anatomy

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Considers relatively large structures and features visible to the unaided eye

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Surface anatomy

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The study of general form and superficial anatomical markings

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Developmental anatomy

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Examines the changes in form that occur during the period between conception and physical maturity

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Comparative anatomy

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Considers the anatomical organization of different types of animals

Uses the technique of gross, microscopic, and developmental anatomy

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Clinical anatomy

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Focuses on anatomical features that may undergo recognizable pathological changes during illnesses

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Surgical anatomy

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Studies anatomical landmarks important for surgical procedures

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Radiographic anatomy

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Involves the study of anatomical structures as they are visualized by x-rays, ultrasound scans, etc.

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Integumentary system

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Protects against environmental hazards, helps control body temperature

Hair, skin, nails

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Skeletal system

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Provides support, protects tissues, stores minerals, forms blood cells

Bones, cartilages, joints, bone marrow

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Muscular system

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Allows for locomotion, provides support, produces heat

Skeletal muscles, tendons, aponeuroses

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Nervous system

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Directs immediate responses to stimuli, usually by coordinating the activities of other organ systems

CNS, PNS

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Endocrine system

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Directs long term changes in activities of other organ systems

Pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, thymus, parathyroid gland, kidneys, gonads

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Cardiovascular system

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Transports cells and dissolved materials, including nutrients, wastes, and gases

Heart, blood vessels, blood

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Lymphoid system

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Defends against infection and disease, returns tissue fluid to the bloodstream

Lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, spleen, thymus

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Respiratory system

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Delivers air to sites where gas exchange can occur between the air and circulating blood, produces sound

Pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, nasal cavities, paranasal sinuses

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Digestive system

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Processes food and absorbs nutrients

Mouth, salivary glands, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, SI , LI, liver, gallbladder, pancreas

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Urinary system

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Eliminates excess water, salts, and waste products

Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra

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Male reproductive system

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Produces sex cells and hormones

Testes, accessory organs, external genitalia

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Female reproductive system

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Produces sex cells and hormones, supports embryonic development from fertilization to birth

Ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, external genitalia, mammary glands

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Thoracic cavity

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Surrounded by chest wall and diaphragm

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Abdominopelvic cavity

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Contains the peritoneal cavity
Abdominal - contains many digestive glands and organs
Pelvic - contains urinary bladder, repro organs, last portion of digestive tract