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A/P I: Chapter 1 & 2
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology, Chemical Basis of life
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
09/11/2009

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Anatomy
Definition
The science of the structure of a living form.
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Physiology
Definition
The science of the function of living things.
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Gross/macroscopic

Microscopic

Definition
Two topics of Anatomy
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Macroscopic Anatomy
Definition
Structures examined without a microscope.
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Microscopic Anatomy 
Definition
Structures are seen with the microscope.
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Dynamic Nature

Specific Organ Systems

Pathology

Definition
Three topics of physiology
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Chemical level of organization in living things.
Definition
Interaction of atoms.
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Cellular level of organization
Definition
Functional unit of life
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Tissue level of organization
Definition
Group of similar cells and the materials surrounding them.
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Organ level of organization
Definition
One or more tissues functioning together.
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Organ System level of organization.
Definition
Group of organs functioning together.
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Organism level of organization.
Definition
Any living thing.
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Homeostasis
Definition
A state of equilibrium with respect to the functions of the body, which all living organisms maintain.
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Negative Feedback
Definition
Control system that resists change from a set point or range.
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Positive Feedback
Definition
Control system that increases change from a set point.
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Superior
Definition
Above with respect to another point
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Inferior
Definition
Below with respect to another point
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Anterior
Definition
The front of the body
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Posterior
Definition
The back of the body
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Ventral
Definition
Toward the belly
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Dorsal
Definition
Toward the back
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Proximal
Definition
Relatively closer to the point of attachment.
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Distal
Definition
Relatively farther from the point of attachment.
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Medial
Definition
Toward the midline
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Lateral
Definition
Away from the midline
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Superficial
Definition
Toward the surface
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Deep
Definition
Internal, away from the surface.
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Pathology
Definition
Structural and functional changes caused by disease.
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Cytology
Definition
Cellular anatomy
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Histology
Definition
Study of tissues.
Term
Carbohydrate
Definition
Formed by carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a ratio of 1:2:1.
Term

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Nucleic Acids

Definition
4 Primary biological molecules
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Lipids
Definition
Contain large regions made up solely of non-polar carbon and hydrogen atoms.
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Triglycerides
Definition
Lipid that is made up of a glycerol group plus 3 fatty acid chains.
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Proteins
Definition
Polymers of amino acids formed by dehydration synthesis, contain peptide bonds.
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Structure of an amino acid
Definition
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Structure of a protein
Definition
[image]
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Structure of a fatty acid
Definition
[image]
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Structure of a carbohydrate
Definition
[image]
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Structure of a nucleic acid
Definition
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Saturated fats
Definition
Contain no carbon=carbon double bonds and have a high hydrogen content.
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Unsaturated fats
Definition
Contain carbon=carbon double bonds and fewer hydrogen molecules.
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