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Human Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards

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Human Anatomy

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The scientific study of the body’s structures
anatomy= to cut apart

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Gross Anatomy

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The study of larger structures of the body, those visible without the aid of magnification. AKA macro-scopic anatomy

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Microscopic anatomy

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The study of structures that can be observed with only the use of a microscope or other magnification devices
Includes cytology and histology

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Regional Anatomy

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The study of the interrelationships of all of the structures in a specific body region

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Systemic Anatomy

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The study of the structures that make up a discrete body system

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Human Physiology

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The scientifc study of the chemistry and physics of the structures of the body and the ways in which they work together to support the functions of life

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Homeostasis

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The state of steady internal conditions maintained by living things

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Chemical Level

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Atoms Bond to form molecules with three-dimensional structures

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Cellular level

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A variety of molecules combine to form the flyid and organelles of a body cell

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Tissue level

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A community of similar cells form a body tissue

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Organ level

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Two or more different tissues combine to form an organ

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Organ system level

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Two or more organs work closely together to perform the functions of a body system

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Organismal level

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Mang organ system work harmoniously together to perform the functions of an independent organism

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Cell

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The smallest independently functioning unit of a living organism

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Organelles

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A small structure in a cell that is surrounded by a membrane and has a specific function

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Tissue

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A group of many similar cells that work together to perform a specific function

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Organ

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An anatomically distinct structure of the body composed of two or more tissue types

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Organ system

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A group of organs that work together to perform major functions or meet physiological needs of the body

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Integumentary System

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Enclosed internal body structures

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Skeletal system

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Supports the body, enables movement(with muscular system)

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Muscular system

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Enables movement, helps maintain body temperature

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Nervous System

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Detects and processes sensory information, activates bodily responses

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Endocrine System

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Secretes Hormones, Regulates bodily processes

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Cardiovascular System

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Delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues, Equalizes temperature in the body

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Lymphatic System

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Returns fluid to blood, Defends against pathogens

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Respiratory System

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Removes carbon dioxide from the body, Delievers oxygen to blood

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Digestive System

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Processes food for use by the body, removed wastes from undigested food

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Urinary System

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Controls water balance in the body, removes wastes from blood and excretes them

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Male reproductive System

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Produces sex hormones and gametes Delivers gametes to female

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Female Reproductive System

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Produces sex hormones and gametes
Supports embryo/fetus until birth
Produces Milk for infant

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Organism

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A living being that has a cellular structure and can independently perform all physiologic functions necessary for life

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Human Physiology

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The study of the function of the parts that make up living things

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Cell physiology

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Study of the individual cells themselves as they live out all the activities that characterize the larger organism

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Immunology

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Study of how the cells of the body fight off and defend against disease

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Renal physiology

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stud of the function of the kidney in production of urine

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Cardiovascular physiology

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examines the operation of the heart and blood vessels

Human Anatomy (6 decks)

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