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A&P Lecture 1
Lecture Exam 1
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
01/21/2019

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Catabolism
Definition
Destructive; Decomposition (going from complex to simple); energy producing
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Enzymes
Definition
Act to speed up chemical reactions; usually made of proteins; do not change themselves
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Needs of Organisms
Definition
water, food, oxygen, heat, pressure, minerals
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Responsiveness
Definition
Sensing and reacting to internal or external changes
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Growth
Definition
Increase in size by absorption, not accretion
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Reproduction
Definition
Production of offspring or self (sexual/asexual) "like produces like"
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Anabolism
Definition
Construction;synthesis (going from simpler to complex); requires energy
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Digestion
Definition
Changing of food substances into forms that can be absorbed and used by cells
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Aborption
Definition
Passage of digestive products into bodily fluids with soluble end products
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Circulation
Definition
Movement of substances in bodily fluids
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Anatomy
Definition
Deals with the structure of body parts
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Physiology
Definition
Deals with the function of body parts
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10 Characteristics of Life
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Movement, Responsiveness, Growth, Reproduction, Respiration, Digestion, Absorption, Circulation, Assimilation, Excretion
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Movement
Definition
Changes in body position or motion of internal parts
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Metabolism
Definition
All of the chemical changes that occur within the body
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Assimilation
Definition
Changing of substances into chemically different forms
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Excretion
Definition
Removal of metabolic wastes
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Respiration
Definition
Obtaining oxygen; using oxygen to release energy from foods; removing gaseous wastes
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Homeostasis
Definition
to survive, the conditions within its body must remain stable, within a range - "steady state"
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Negative Feedback Loop
Definition
Brings change back into normal range
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Positive Feedback Loop
Definition
accelerates or increases the change
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Matter is composed of ...
Definition
Atoms
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Atoms chemically bond to form ...
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molecules
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... contain groups of molecules
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Organelles
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..., which are composed of organelles, are the fundamental units of structure and function of the body
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Cells
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Groups of cells organize into ...
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Tissues
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Tissues are organized into ...
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Organs
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Organs are arranged into ...
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Organ Systems
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Organ systems constitute the ...
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Organism
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Superior
Definition
Towards the head
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Inferior
Definition
Towards the feet
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Anterior
Definition
Towards the front/belly (AKA ventral)
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Posterior
Definition
Towards the back (AKA Dorsal)
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Medial
Definition
Towards the midline
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Lateral
Definition
Away from the midline
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Proximal
Definition
Closer to the point of origin or attachment
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Distal
Definition
Further from the point of origin
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Superficial
Definition
Nearer the body surface
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Deep
Definition
Further from the body surface
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Sagittal
Definition
Divides the body into right and left parts
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Coronal/Frontal
Definition
Divides the body into front and back parts
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Transverse
Definition
Divides the body into top and bottom
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Cranial Cavity
Definition
Contains the brain
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Spinal/Vertebral Cavity
Definition
Contains the spinal cord
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Thoracic Cavity
Definition
Contains the lungs, heart, and esophagus
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Abdominal Cavity
Definition
Contains the liver, stomach, small and large intestines, kidneys, adrenal glands, pancreas, and spleen
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Pelvic Cavity
Definition
Contains the urinary bladder, rectum, in females the uterus and ovaries, in males the prostate gland
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Integumentary System
Definition
Protective covering; helps lose to conserve body heat; includes skin, hair, and sweat glands
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Skeletal and Muscular Systems
Definition
Provide support and movement, as well as protection
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Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Definition
Regulate cells, glands, and muscles; fast-acting (nervous system): via impulses from the brain, spinal cord, or nerves; slow-acting: via hormones in the blood from the thyroid gland, adrenal gland, and pancreas
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Cardiovascular System
Definition
Transports O2, CO2, nutrients, hormones, and wastes; includes the heart and blood vessels
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Respiratory System
Definition
Supplies oxygen, eliminates carbon dioxide; includes lungs and diaphragm
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Digestive System
Definition
Breaks down food and absorbs the needed nutrients into the blood
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Urinary System
Definition
excretory function, removes nitrogen wastes and regulates pH (acid/base) and water balance; includes the kidneys and urinary bladder
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Reproductive System
Definition
Produces sex cells (gametes) and makes possible growth and maturation of new offspring; in males, includes penis and testes; in females, includes the mammary glands, vagina, uterus, and ovaries
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Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Definition
Drains excess fluid from outside the heart driven circulation back into blood vessels, defends against foreign materials, includes bacteria and viruses
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Right Upper Quadrant
Definition
Liver, kidneys, small and large intestines
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Left Upper Quadrant
Definition
Stomach, kidneys small and large intestines, spleen
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Right Lower Quadrant
Definition
Small and large intestines, urinary bladder, appendix, uterus and ovaries in females
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Left Lower Quadrant
Definition
Small and large intestines, urinary bladder, uterus and ovaries in females
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