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Anatomy and Physiology
Test 1 (Chapter 1)
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
02/08/2011

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anatomy
Definition
studies the structure of body parts and their relationships to one another.
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physiology
Definition
concerns the function of the body; how the body works
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Gross Anatomy
Definition
the study of large body structures visible to the naked eye
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regional anatomy
Definition
all structures in a particular region of the body
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Systemic anatomy
Definition
body structure studied system by system
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Microscopic anatomy
Definition
deals with structures too small to be seen with the naked eye
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Cytology
Definition
study of cells
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Histology
Definition
study of tissues
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Developmental anatomy
Definition
structural changes that occur in the body throughout the life span
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Renal Physiology
Definition
concerns kidney function and urine production
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Neurophysiology
Definition
explains the workings of the nervous system
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Cardiovascular Physiology
Definition
examines the operation of the heart and blood vessels
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Levels of Structural organization
Definition
Chemical, Cellular, Tissue, Organ, Organ System Organismal
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homeostasis
Definition
the ability to maintain relatively stable internal conditions even though the outside world changes continuously
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3 components of the homeostatic control system
Definition
Receptor
Control Center
Effector
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this tool of the homeostatic control system detects change
Definition
receptor
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Name the 2 cavities in the Dorsal Body cavity region
Definition
Cranial (contains brain)
Vertebral (contains spinal cord)
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Name the 3 cavities in the Ventral Body Cavity Region
Definition
- Thoracic Cavity (contains heart and lungs)
- Abdominal Cavity (contains digestive viscera)
- Pelvic Cavity (contains urinary bladder, reproductive organs, and rectum)
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Pleural Cavity
Definition
Subdivision of the Thoracic Cavity into lateral subdivisions and each containing a lung
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Pericardial Cavity
Definition
encloses the heart and also surrounds the remaining thoracic organs.
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Integumentary System
Definition
Forms the external body covering, and protects deeper tissues from injury. Synthesizes vitamin D, and houses cutaneous (pain, pressure, etc.) receptors and sweat and oil glands.

Contains Hair, Skin, and Nails
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Skeletal System
Definition
Protects and supports body organs, and provides a framework the muscles use to cause movement. Blood cells are formed within bones. Bones store minerals.

Contains Bones and Joints
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Muscular System
Definition
Allows manipulation of the environments, locomotion, and facial expression. Maintains posture, and produces heat.

Contains Skeletal Muscles
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Nervous System
Definition
As the fast-acting control system of the body, it responds to internal and external changes by activating appropriate muscles and glands.

Contains Spinal cord, nerves, and brain
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Endocrine System
Definition
Glands secrete hormones that regulate processes such as growth, reproduction, and nutrient use (metabolism) by body cells.

Contains: Thyroid gland, thymus, adrenal gland, pancreas, ovary, testis
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Cardiovascular System
Definition
Blood vessels transport blood, which carries oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, wastes, etc. The heart pumps blood.

Contains: heart and blood vessels
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Lymphatic System/ Immunity
Definition
Picks up fluid leaked form blood vessels and returns it to blood. Disposes of debris in the lymphatic stream. Houses white blood cells (lymphocytes) involved in immunity. The immune response mounts the attack against foreign substances within the body.

Contains: Red bone marrow, thymus, lymphatic vessels, thoracic duct, spleen, lymph nodes
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Respiratory System
Definition
Keeps blood constantly supplied with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide. The gaseous exchanges occur through the walls of the air sacs of the lungs.

Contains: Nasal cavity, Pharynx, larynx, trachea, lung, bronchus
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Digestive System
Definition
Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells. Indigestible foodstuffs are eliminated as feces.

Contains: Oral cavity, esophagus, liver, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus
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