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Principles of Anatomy & Physiology
An introduction to the human body
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06/07/2011

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Anatomy
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The science of body structures and the relationships among structures.
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Dissection
Definition
The careful cutting apart of body structures to study their relatioships.
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Physiology
Definition
The science of body functions-how the body parts work.
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What body function might a respiratory therapist strive to improve?
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Breathing
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Give an example of how the structure of a part of the body is related to its function.
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The bones of the skull join tightly to form a rigid case that protects the brain.

 

The bones of the fingers, are more loosly joined, which allows a variety of movements.

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Atoms
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The smallest units of matter that participate in chemical reactions
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Molecules
Definition
Two or more atoms joined together.
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