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11th Grade
01/30/2013

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Term
Anatomy
Definition
Science that deals with the structure of body parts.
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Physiology
Definition
Science that deals with the function of body parts.
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Atoms
Definition
Smallest part of an element.
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Molecules
Definition
2 or more joined atoms
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Macromolecules
Definition
Large molecule
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Cell
Definition
Unit of life
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Organelles
Definition
Part of cell, specific function
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Tissue
Definition
Group of similar cells, specialized function
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Organs
Definition
Group of tissues.
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Organ system
Definition
Group of organs.
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Organism
Definition
Living thing
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Metabolism
Definition
Chemical reaction, break down and build up substances
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Homeostasis
Definition
Balance
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Homeostatic Mechanism
Definition
Self-regulating control system
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Receptors
Definition
Specialized cells, provide info on environment/
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Set Point
Definition
Particular value
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Effectors
Definition
Muscle or glad, change in body
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Negative Feedback
Definition
Mechanism activated by imbalance that corrects the imbalance.
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Axial Portion
Definition
Head, neck, trunk
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Appendicular Portion
Definition
Upper and lower limbs
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Cranial Cavity
Definition
Part of skull that doesn't include face.
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Vertebral Cavity
Definition
Spinal cord within backbone
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Abdominopelvic Cavity
Definition
Between diaphragm and lower part of body.
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Thoracic Cavity
Definition
Skin, skeletal muscle, various bones.
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Viscera
Definition
Organs within body cavities
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Diaphragm
Definition
Sheet like structure, Separates thoracic and abdominal cavities.
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Mediastinum
Definition
Form septum between lungs
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Abdominal Cavity
Definition
Stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, kidneys, small and large intestines.
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Pelvic Cavity
Definition
Enclosed by hip bones, Large intestine, urinary bladder,reproductive organs.
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Oral Cavity
Definition
Teeth and Toungue
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Nasal Cavity
Definition
Within nose, right and left portions by nasal septum, air-filled sinuses connect.
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Orbital Cavity
Definition
Eyes and associated skeletal muscles and nerves.
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Middle Ear Cavity
Definition
Middle ear bones
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Parietal
Definition
Membrane that LINES a cavity
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Visceral
Definition
Membrane that COVERS a cavity
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Pleural Membrane
Definition
Enclose lungs and line chest wall. Serous
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Pericardial Membrane
Definition
Surrounds heart
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Peritoneal Membranes
Definition
Lines abdominal cavity and encloses abdominal viscera.
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