Module 1 (PART 1) Flashcards

1
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study of large body structures visible to the naked eye

A

Gross Anatomy

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2
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studies the function of the body; how the body parts work.

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Physiology

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3
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taking a tissue sample to be tested (whether it is cancerous/ benign)

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Biopsy

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4
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cells without nucleus.

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Anucleated cells

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5
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its “inside” remains distinct from its “outside.”

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maintaining boundaries

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6
Q

when a blood is exposed to a different blood type.

A

Hemolysis

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7
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sense changes / stimuli and react to them; feature of nervous system.

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responsiveness/excitability

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8
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reaction when the body touches heat (a stimuli)

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reflex arc

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9
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process of breaking down ingested food; gag reflex.

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digestion

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10
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chemical reactions that happen within the body and all of cells.

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metabolism

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11
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set of metabolic pathways that breaks down molecules into smaller units.

A

catabolism

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12
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set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units.

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Anabolism

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13
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lack of vitamin C

A

Scurvy

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14
Q

maintain relatively stable internal conditions even when the environment changes;

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homeostasis

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15
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any variable/change that can trigger the excitability of the nervous system.

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stimuli

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16
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first receives the info from the receptor to the control center

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afferent pathway

17
Q

sends the info from the control center to the effector.

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efferent pathway

18
Q

inability of the body to create a functional, stable internal environment.

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homeostatic imbalance

19
Q

state when the body have difficulties in blood clotting.

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hemophilia

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