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Cells

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The basic structural and functional units of the body

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Tissue

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An aggregation if similar cells that perform similar actions

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Organ

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Consists of two or more tissues that work together to perform specific functions

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Organ system

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A group of organs that work together to perform specific system functions

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Body cavities

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Cranial, vertebral, thoracic, abdominopelvic

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Anatomy

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The study of the structure and organization of the body and the study of the relationships of body parts to one anotherr

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Gross anatomy

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The dissection and examination of various parts of the body without magnifying lenses

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Micro anatomy

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Examination of tissues and cells with magnification

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Physiology

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The study of the function of the body and its parts

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Organelle

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A complex of macromolecules acting like a “mini organ” that carries out specific functions within a cell

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Integumentary system

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Skin, hair, nails and associated glands

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Integumentary system functions

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Protects underlying tissues and helps regulate body temperature

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Skeletal system

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Bones, ligaments, and associated cartilages

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Skeletal system functions

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Supports the body protects the organs, stores minerals, is the site of blood production

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Muscular system

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Skeletal muscles and tendons

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Muscular system functions

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Moves the body and body parts and produces heat

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Respiratory system

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Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and lungs

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Respiratory system functions

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Exchanges 02 and CO2 between air and blood in lungs, PH regulation and sound production

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Cardiovascular system

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Blood, heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries

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Cardiovascular system functions

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Transports heat and materials to and from body cells

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Lymphoid system

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Lymph, lymphatic vessels and lymphatic organs and tissues

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Lymphoid system functions

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Collects and cleanses interstitial fluid and returns it to the blood, provides immunity

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Urinary system

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Kidneys, uretors, urinary bladder, and urethra

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Urinary system functions

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Regulates column and composition of blood by forming and excreting urine

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Endocrine system
Hormone producing glands such as pituitary and thyroid glands
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Endocrine system functions
Secrets hormones that regulate body functions
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Nervous system
Brain, spinal cord, nerves and sensory receptors
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Nervous system functions
Rapidly coordinates body functions and enables learning and memory
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Digestive system
Mouth,pharynx, esophagus, stomach intestines, liver,pancreas, gallbladder and associated structures
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Digestive system functions
Digests food and absorbs nutrients
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Male reproductive system
Testes, epididymitis, vasa deferentia, prostate, bulbo-urethral glands, seminal vesides and penis
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Male reproductive system functions
Produces sperm and transmits them to the female vagina during sex
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Female reproductive system
Ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina and vulva
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Female reproductive system functions
Produces cocyties, receives sperm, provides intrauterine development of offspring and enables birth of an infant
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Anterior (ventral)
Toward the front or abdominal surface of the body
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Posterior (dorsal)
Toward the back of the body
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Superior (cephalic)
Toward the top/head
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Inferior (caudal)
Away from top/head
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Medial
Toward the midline
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Lateral
Away from the midline
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Parietal
Pertaining to the outer boundary of body cavaties
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Visceral
Pertaining to the internal organs
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Superficial
Toward or on the surface
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Deep
Away from the surface
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Proximal
Close to the beggining
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Distal
Farther from the beggining
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Central
At or near the center
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Perioheral
External to or away from center
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Axial portion
Head, neck and trunk
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Appendicular portion
Upper and lower limbs and griddles
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Orbital
Eye
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Otic
Ear
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Nasal
Nose
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Buccal
Cheek
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Oral
Mouth
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Detoid
Shoulder
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Axillary
Armpit
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Brachial
Arm
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Cubital
Elbow
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Abdominal
Abdomen
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Antebrachial
Forearm
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Carpal
Wrist
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Palmar
Palm
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Digital
Finger, toes
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Genital
Reproductive organs
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Patellar
Front of knee
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Tarsal
Ankle
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Cranial
Skull
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Facial
Face
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Cephalic
Head
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Cervical
Neck
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Pectoral
Chest
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Sternal
Sternum
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Umbilical
Navel
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Coxal
Hip
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Inguinal
Groin
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Pubic
Above genitalia
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Crural
Leg
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Pedal
Foot
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Verterbral
Spinal column
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Scapular
Shoulder blade
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Brachial
Arm
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Dorsum
Back
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Cubital
Elbow
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Lumbar
Lower back
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Sacral
Between hips
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Gluteal
Buttocks
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Perineal
Between genitals and anus
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Femeral
Thigh
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Popliteal
Back of the knee
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Plantar
Sole
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Transverse
Divides the body into superior and inferior portions and are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the body
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Sagittal plane
Left and right portions
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Median plane
Passes through the midline and divides into left and right planes
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Paramedian plane
Does not pass through the midline
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Frontal(coronal) plane
Divides into anterior and posterior portions
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Meninges
Protective membranes lined in cranial cavity and vertical canal
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Serous membranes
Thin layers of tissue that line the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavaties
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Pleurae
Serous membrane lining thoracic cavity
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Pleural cavity
Space between parietal and visceral pleurae
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Pericardium
Membrane surrounding the heart
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Pericardial cavity
Space between the epicardium and parietal pericardium
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Peritoneum
Membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering abdominal organs
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Peritoneal cavity
Space between the visceral and parietal peritonea
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____quadrants _____ regions
4. 9.
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Palpate
Feel
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Auscultate
Listen to
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Metabolism
Refers to the sum of all the chemical reactions that occur in the body
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Anabolism
Processes that use energy and nutrients to build complex organic molecules that compose the body
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Catabolism
Processes that release energy and breakdown complex molecules into simpler molecules
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5 basic needs
Food, water, oxygen, body temp, atmospheric pressure
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Homeostasis
The maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment
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Receptor
Structure that functions to collect information
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Integrating center
Interprets info and coordinates a response
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Effector
Performing action that is directed by integrating center

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