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Title: Chapter 1

Description: Basic Overview

Total Flash Cards: 12

Created: 08/25/2008 17:44:22

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Term
Anatomy
 Definition
Structure of the body's parts and relationship to one another.
Term
Gross Anatomy: Regional
 Definition
Legs, abdomen
Term
Gross Anatomy: Systemic
 Definition
Organ systems
Term
Gross Anatomy: Surface
 Definition
Internal structures as related to overlying skin.
Term
Physiology
 Definition
Study of how the body functions.
Term
Levels of Organization
 Definition
1. Chemical (atomos-molecules-macromolecules)
2. Cellular
3. Tissue
4. Organ
5. Organ System
6. Oranismal
Term
Anabolism
 Definition
Building of macromolecules.
Term
Catabolism
 Definition
Break down of macromolecules.
Term
Maintaining Life
 Definition
1. Excretion
2. Reproduction
3. Growth
Term
Survival Needs
 Definition
1. Food
2. Oxygen
3. Water
4. Heat
5. Atmospheric Pressure
Term
Homeostasis
 Definition
Maintenance of relatively stable internal conditions even though external conditions constantly change.
Term
Components of Homeostasis
 Definition
1. Variable
2. Receptor
3. Control Center
4. Effector