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Studies the structure of body parts and their relationships to one another.

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ANATOMY

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Study of large body structures visible to the naked eye, such as heart, lungs, kidneys.

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GROSS ANATOMY

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All structures in particular region of the body (abdomen or leg region)

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REGIONAL

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Body structures are examined system by system (cardiovascular, neuro, nephron, etc.)

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SYSTEMIC

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Study of internal structures as they relate to the overlying skin surface.

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SURFACE

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It deals with structures too small to be seen by the naked eye (cytology, histology)

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MICROSCOPIC

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It traces structural changes that occur throughout the life span of a living organism.

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DEVELOPMENTAL

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Studies the function of the body, how the body parts work and carry out their life-sustaining activities.

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PHYSIOLOGY

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It involves how atoms, such as hydrogen and carbon, interact and combine into molecules.

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CHEMICAL LEVEL

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It is part of the organization in the body which focuses on the basic structural and functional units of organisms, such as plants and animals.

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CELL LEVEL

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An organization in the body that focuses on the group of similar cells and materials that surrounds them.

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TISSUE LEVEL

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An organization in the body that pertains to how _____ is composed of two or more tissue types that together perform one or more common functions.

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ORGAN LEVEL

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_________ is a group of organs classified as a unit because of a common function or set of functions.

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ORGAN SYSTEM LEVEL

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________ is any living thing that is considered as a whole, whether composed of one cell, such as bacterium, or of trillion cells, such as a human.

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ORGANISM LEVEL

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It is the ability to use energy to perform vital functions, such as growth, movement, and reproduction.

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METABOLISM

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It is the ability of an organism to sense changes in the environment and make the adjustments and to help maintain its life.

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RESPONSIVENESS

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It refers to an increase in size of all or part of the organism.

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GROWTH

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__________ is the formation of new organisms.

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REPRODUCTION

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It refers to the breakdown of food into smaller components that can be absorbed into the bloodstream.

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DIGESTION

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It is the process where all the metabolic wastes are removed from the body.

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EXCRETION

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It provides protection, regulates temperature, prevents water loss, and helps produce vitamin D. Consists of skin, hair, nails, sebaceous glands and sweat glands.

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INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM

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It provides protection and support, allows body movements, produces blood cells, and stores minerals and adipose tissue. Consists of bones, associated cartilages, ligaments, and joints.

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SKELETAL SYSTEM

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Produces body movements, maintains posture, and produces body heat. Consists of muscles attached to the skeleton by tendons.

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MUSCULAR SYSTEM

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A major regulatory system that detects sensations and controls movements, physiological processes, and intellectual functions. Consists of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sensory receptors.

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NERVOUS SYSTEM

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A major regulatory system that influences metabolism, growth, reproduction, and many other functions.
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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Transports nutrients, waste products, gases, and hormones throughout the body; plays a role in the immune response and the regulation of body temperature. Consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
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Removes foreign substances from the blood and lymph, combats disease, maintains tissue fluid balance, and absorbs dietary fats from the digestive tract.
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and air and regulates blood pH.
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
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Performs the mechanical and chemical processes of digestion, absorption of nutrients, and elimination of wastes.
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Removes waste products from the blood and regulates the blood pH, Ion balance, and water balance.
URINARY SYSTEM
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Produce oocytes and is the site of fertilization and fetal development; produces milk for the newborn; produces hormones that influence sexual function and behaviors.
FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
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Produces and transfers sperm cells to the female and produces hormones that influence sexual functions and behaviors.
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
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_______ is the existence and maintenance of a relatively constant environment within the body fluctuations in either the external or internal environment.
HOMEOSTASIS
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It is when any deviation is made smaller or is resisted. It also maintains homeostasis in the body.
NEGATIVE FEEDBACK
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This mechanism occurs when the initial stimulus further stimulates the response. This type of response is required to re-achieve homeostasis.
POSITIVE FEEDBACK
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An inability of the body to restore a functional, stable internal environment.
HOMEOSTATIC IMBALANCE
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It refers to a person standing upright with the face directed forward, the upper limbs hanging to the sides, and the palms of the hands facing forward.
ANATOMICAL POSITION
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______ is when a person is lying face upward.
SUPINE
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________ is when a person is lying face downward.
PRONE
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_______ means nearest. It is a term used to refer to linear structures.
PROXIMAL
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_______ means distant. It is a term used to refer to linear structures.
DISTAL
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It means toward the midline.
MEDIAL
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It means away from the midline.
LATERAL
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It refers to a structure close to the surface of the body.
SUPERFICIAL
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______ refers to a structure close to the interior of the body.
DEEP
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It is a term used to refer to "front"
ANTERIOR
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It is a term used to refer to "back"
POSTERIOR
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It is a term used for above.
SUPERIOR
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It is a term used for below, or down.
INFERIOR
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The Central Region of the Body consists of....
Head, Neck, and Trunk.
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The trunk can be divided into:
Thorax, Abdomen, and Pelvis.
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UPPER limb consists of...
Arm, Forearm, Wrist, and hand.
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LOWER limb is divided into...
Thigh, leg, ankle, and foot.
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It is a way of sectioning the body to "look inside" and observe the body's structures.
PLANES
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________ is a fluid-filled space inside the body that holds and protects internal organs.
BODY CAVITIES
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It is surrounded by the rib cage and is separated from the abdominal cavity by the muscular diaphragm.
THORACIC CAVITY
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_______ is a section that houses the heart, the thymus, the trachea, the esophagus, and other structures.
MEDIASTINUM
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It is bounded primarily by the abdominal muscles and contains the stomach, the intestines, the liver, the spleen, the pancreas, and the kidneys.
ABDOMINAL CAVITY
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______ cavity is a small space enclosed by the bones of the _______ and contains the urinary bladder, part of the large intestine, and the internal reproductive organs.
PELVIC
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____________ line the trunk cavities and cover the organs of these cavities.
SEROUS MEMBRANE
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The serous membrane that covers internal organs.
VISCERAL SEROUS MEMBRANE
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The serous membrane that covers the cavity wall is
PARIETAL SEROUS MEMBRANE
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3 SEROUS MEMBRANE IN THE THORACIC CAVITY:
A pericardial activity and two pleural activities.
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___________ is a membrane that lines the inside of your abdomen and pelvis.
PERITONEUM

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