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Anatomy
11th Grade
09/14/2010

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Term
Physiology
Definition
The science that treats the functions of the living organism and its parts
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anatomy
Definition
The study of the structure of an organism and its parts
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Metabolism
Definition
the physical and chemical reaction in the body
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Bilateral
Definition
Type of symmetry humans have
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Sagitall-divides right and left
Transverse-divides top and bottom
Coronal - divides anterior and posterior
Definition
name a body plane and describe it
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Digestion
Definition
complex food products are broken down into simpler substances
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absorption
Definition
movement of digested nutrients through the wall of the digestive tube
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conductivity
Definition
Cells and tissues transmitting a wave of excitation from one point to another
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secretion
Definition
production and delivery of specialized substances
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circulation
Definition
movement of fluids from one body area to another
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chemical level
Definition
the matrix termed the cytolasm
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organ system level
Definition
organs working together
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tissue level
Definition
many similar cells working together
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organ level
Definition
many tissues working together
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cellular level
Definition
at this level, cells can become specialized by differentiation
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integumentary system
Definition
the outer protection that include hair, nails, skin, sweat glands
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muscular
Definition
movement occurs from this system
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endocrine
Definition
this system includes gland that secrete hormones
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lymphatic system
Definition
this system works with the immune response
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digestive system
Definition
this system forms a tube termed the gastrointestinal tract
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set point
Definition
the narrow range for homeostasis
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sensor mechanism, control center, effector mechanism
Definition
name the three basic components of homeostasis tract
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negative
Definition
type of control loop that opposes a change in the body
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positive
Definition
type of control loop that goes with a change in the body
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standing up,arms at side, palms facing forward
Definition
describe the anatomical position
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Ectomorph, endomorph, mesomorph
Definition
describe the three body types by name and also describe which one has increased health health risks
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