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Anatomy is the study of the _________________ of the body.

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structure

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Physiology is the scientific discipline that studies the ________________ of body structures.

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function

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Physiology = ?

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function

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Anatomy = ?

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structure

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What are the two categories of anatomical study:

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  1. microscopic
  2. gross
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The study of structures with the aid of a microscope is called:

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microscopic

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The structural features of cells is called:

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cytology

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The study of tissues is called:

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histology

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The study of structures that can be examined without the aid of a microscope is called:

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gross

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The study of the gross anatomy involved in body systems. i.e. circulatory, musculoskeletal, etc:

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systemic approach

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Studying the body by areas. i.e. head, trunk, extremities, etc. :

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regional approach

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The study of the external form of the body and its relation to deeper structures. i.e. the bony landmarks such as the sternum used to locate regions of the heart:

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surface anatomy approach

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anatomical changes due to disease

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pathology

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observing anatomy via diagnostic tests (CT scan, bone scan, MRI)

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radiology

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location of structures prior to and after surgery

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surgical

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anatomy used during clinical examination or visit. FOCUS OF THIS CLASS

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clinical

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The clinical study of human anatomy emphasizes structure and function as they relate to the ____________________________ and other health sciences.

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practice of medicine

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TRUE/FALSE: Emphasizes structure and function that are clinically relevant

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TRUE

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19
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Accurate diagnosis is based on knowledge of __________________.

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anatomy

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20
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Consists of how many levels of structural organization:

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6

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Name the levels of organization (lowest to highest):

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  1. Chemical
  2. Cellular
  3. Tissue
  4. Organ
  5. Organ system
  6. Organismal
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Chemical level consists of ___________ and __________________ that join to create cells.

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atoms and molecules

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Cellular level creation of ________________ that are specialized and functional units of cells.

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Tissue level precise organizations of cells that form _________________ that has specific function.

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What type of tissue covers body cavities and exposed tissue?
Epithelial
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What tissue protects, supports, and connects tissues and organs?
Connective
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What tissue involves movement production?
Muscles
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Which tissues involve communication and conduction of impulses?
Nervous
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Which level deals with organs being formed and at least 2 different tissue types combine? (at this level there are at lease 2 types of functions!)
Organ level
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The organ system level is related organs and structures that ___________________ to produce desired function.
coordinate activities
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What is the highest level or organization, and consists of varioous organ systems to produce a living ____________________.
Organismal level; organism
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FILL IN THE BLANKS :) ______1______ and ______1______ join to form different cells, similar cells join to form _____2_____, different ____2_____ join to form ___3_____, different ___3___ join to form _____4___, and different _____4_____ join to form an organism.
1. Atoms and Molecules 2. tissues 3. organs 4. organ systems
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Name the 11 Major Organ Systems!!!!
* Integumentary * Skeletal * Muscular * Nervous * Endocrine * CardioVascular * Lymphatic * Respiratory * Digestive * Urinary * Reproductive
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Which system provides protection, regulates body temperature and cutaneous receptors?
Integumentary
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The integumentary system helps absorb _______________ and prevents ________________.
Vitamin D and prevents water loss
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Which system provides support AND protection, is the site of hematopoiesis, and allows for body movement?
Skeletal
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The skeletal system stores what two elements?
calcium and phosphorus
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Which system produces body movements, allows for locomotion, fine motor control, and allows us to function "normally" daily? AND Give an example of how it comes into play...
Muscular the body generates heat when muscles contract (shivering when cold)
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The nervous system is a ______________ system that controls body systems?
regulatory
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Which system responds to sensory stimuli, helps control all other systems of the body, and responsible for consciousness, intelligence, memory?
nervous system
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The endocrine system consists of ____________ and _______ _____________ that secrete ____________.
glands and cell clusters hormones
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What system involves body and cellular growth, chemical levels in the body, and reproductive functions?
Endocrine
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The cardiovascular system consists of a ___________ (AKA the _________).
pump; heart
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The heart moves blood through _______________ in order to distribute ________, ___________________, __________, and pick up _____________ products.
vessels; hormones, nutrients, gases; waste products
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Which system transports and filters interstitial fluid? BONUS: What is another name for interstitial fluid?
Lymphatic Lymph
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Which system initiates an immune response when necessary?
Lymphatic
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The respiratory system is responsible for exchange of what 2 things? This exchange occurs between ___________ and _______ in the lungs.
Respiratory blood and air
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The digestive system ______________ and _______________ breaks down and digests food materials.
mechanically and chemically
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The digestive system has two functions...
1. Absorb nutrients 2. Expels waste products
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The urinary system filters _____________.
blood
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The urinary system concentrates ___________ and expels waste products in the form of ________________.
waste urine
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The urinary system regulates blood ________________ and ___________, and also measures __________ levels.
volume and pressure acidity levels
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The male reproductive system produces __________ and hormones (________________).
Sperm testosterone
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The female reproductive system produces ____________ and hormones ______________ and __________________.
oocytes estrogen and progesterone
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The female reproductive system is the site of what 2 things?
1. Fertilization of oocyte 2. Growth and development of embryo and fetus

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