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Human Physiology Chapter 1
Understanding Human Physiology (only chapter 1)
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Physiology
Undergraduate 1
10/05/2016

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Term
The smallest unit of life
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Cell
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The smallest unit of matter
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Atom
Term
Group of Atoms that are bonded together
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Molecule
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What makes up a cell?
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Atoms, Molecules, and organelles that work together to carry out all of the basic functions of life.
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Made of similar cells and cell products that perform a specific function
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Tissue
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A group of different tissues working together to perform a specific function
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Organ
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A group of organs working together to perform a specific function necessary for life.
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Organ System (Humans have 11 of these)
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Integumentary organs include:
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Skin, Hair, Sweat Glands, and Nails.
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Functions of the Integumentary System
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Protects against environmental hazards, helps regulate body temperature, and provides sensory information
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Physiology
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Greek for "relationship to nature," studying the functions of anatomical structures.
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Greek for "cutting up, dissecting," studying where specific structures are in the human body
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Human Anatomy
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