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An Introduction to Anatomy
Exam One
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
02/08/2011

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What is anatomy?
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the study of external and internal structures and the physical relationships among body parts; the careful observation of the human body parts
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What are the types of anatomy?
Definition
Developmental (embryology), gross, microscopic (histology), regional, surface, and systematic *
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What are the levels of organization?
Definition
cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
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What characteristics do organisms show?
Definition
responsiveness, growth differentiation, reproduction, movement, metabolism and excretion
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Catabolism
Definition
breakdown of complex chemicals
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Anabolism
Definition
synthesis of simple to complex
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What are the levels of organization?
Definition
Integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive
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What is the major function of Integumentary system?
Definition
protection from environmental hazards; temperature control
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What is the major function of the skeletal system?
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support, protection of soft tissues, mineral storage, blood formation
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What is the major function of the nervous system?
Definition
direction immediate responses to stimuli, usually by coordinating the activities of other organ systems.
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What are the major functions of endocrine system?
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directing long-term changes in the activities of other organ systems.
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What are the major functions of the cardiovascular system?
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internal transport of cells and dissolved materials, including nutrients, wastes, and gases.
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What are the major functions of the lymphoid system?
Definition
defense against infection and disease.
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