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Chapter 1
Basic Overview
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
08/25/2008

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Term
Anatomy
Definition
Structure of the body's parts and relationship to one another.
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Gross Anatomy: Regional
Definition
Legs, abdomen
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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.
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Catabolism
Definition
Break down of macromolecules.
Term
Maintaining Life
Definition
1. Excretion
2. Reproduction
3. Growth
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Survival Needs
Definition
1. Food
2. Oxygen
3. Water
4. Heat
5. Atmospheric Pressure
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Homeostasis
Definition
Maintenance of relatively stable internal conditions even though external conditions constantly change.
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Components of Homeostasis
Definition
1. Variable
2. Receptor
3. Control Center
4. Effector
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