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BIO 141
Anatomy & Physiology
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 4
09/04/2008

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Anatomy
Definition
the science of body structures and the relationships among them.
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Dissection
Definition
the careful cutting apart of body structures to study their relationships.
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Physiology
Definition
the science of body functions--how the body parts work.
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Embryology
Definition
the first eight weeks of development following fertilization of an egg (in humans).
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Cell Biology
Definition

cellular structure and functions.

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Histology
Definition

microscopic structure of tissues.

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Neurophysiology
Definition

functional properties of nerve cells.

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Endocrinology
Definition
hormones and how they control body functions.
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Immunology
Definition
how the body defends itself against disease-causing agents.
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Developmental Biology
Definition
the complete development of an individual from fertilization of an egg to death.
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Surface Anatomy
Definition

surface markings of the body to understand internal anatomy through visualization and palpatation.

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Gross Anatomy
Definition
structures that can be examined without using a microscope.
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Systemic Anatomy
Definition
structure of specific systems of the body such as the nervous or respiratory systems.
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Regional Anatomy
Definition
specific regions of the body such as the head or chest.
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Radiographic Anatomy
Definition
body structures that can be visualized with x-ray.
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Pathological Anatomy

Definition
structural changes associated with disease.
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Cardiovascular Physiology

Definition
functions of the heart and blood vessels.
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Respiratory Physiology
Definition
functions of the air passageways and lungs.
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Renal Physiology
Definition

functions of the kidneys.

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Exercise Physiology
Definition
changes in cell and organ functions as a result of muscular activity.
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Pathophysiology
Definition
functional changes associated with disease and aging.
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