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General Terms of Anatomy
Descriptions of the general terms of anatomy
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
02/03/2016

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science of body structures, and the relationship among them
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anatomy
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study body structures system by system independent of any particular region of the body
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systemic anatomy
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study body structures system by system independent of any particular region of the body
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systemic anatomy
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a cadaver dissected by someone else; approach it regionally
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prossection
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a cadaver dissected by someone else; approach it regionally
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prossection
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a cadaver dissected by someone else; approach it regionally
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prossection
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structures that emerge from time of fertilized egg through 8th week in embryo
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embryology
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structures that emerge from tie of fertilized egg to the adult form
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developmental biology
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the microscope structure of the cells and tissues
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histology
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this states that the function ALWAYS reflects the structure; how its put together will define what it does for you
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principle of complementarity of structure and function
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what are the 6 levels of organization?
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1) chemical level
2) cellular level
3) tissue level
4) organ level
5) organ system level
6) organismal level
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what are the four primary tissues?
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1) epithelial (epithelium)
2) muscle tissue
3) connective tissue
4) nervous tissue
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this tissue covers exposed surfaces
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epithelia
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this tissue lines internal passage ways and chambers
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epithelia
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this tissue produces glandular secretions
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epithelial
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this tissue fills internal spaces
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connective tissues
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this tissue provides structural support
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connective tissue
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this tissue stores energy
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connective tissue
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this tissue contracts to produce active movement
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muscle tissue
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this tissue uses ATP to generate force (mechanical energy)
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muscle tissue
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this tissue detects changes in conditions and responds by nerve impulses and conducts electrical impulses
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neural tissue
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this tissue carries information
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neural tissue
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the major components of this body system is bones, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and joints
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skeleton system
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the function of this system is support, protection, leverage, hematopoiesis, mineral storage, and energy storage (yellow marrow)
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skeletal system
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this body systems major components are skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and smooth muscle
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muscular system
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the major function of this system is producing movements, and heat production
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muscular system
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this major components of this system is the heart, blood vessels, and blood
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cardiovascular (circulatory) system
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the major function of this system is the transportation of oxygen, nutrients, carbon dioxide, wastes, and hormones
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cardiovascular (circulatory) system
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this systems major components are lymph vessels, lymph nodes, thymus gland, tonsils, and spleen
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lymphatic system
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this systems major functions are fluid control, filtration, and immunity (produces WBCs
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lymphatic system
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this systems major components includes the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sense organs
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nervous system
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this systems functions include communication, and homeostasis
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nervous system
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the major components of this system include the hormone producing glands
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endocrine system
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the major functions of this system is communication and homeostasis
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endocrine system
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the components of this system is the nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
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respiratory system
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the function of this system is gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide)
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respiratory system
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this systems components are the alimentary canal, salivary gland, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
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digestive system
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the functions of this system are mechanical and chemical breakdown of food, absorption through epithelial tissue, and solid waste removal
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digestive system
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the components of this system are kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and uretha
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urinary system
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the functions of this system is the filtration of blood and elimination
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urinary system
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the components of this system consist of Male: testes, penis, duct system, glands
female: ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagine, external genitalia
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reproductive system
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the function of this system is the production of hormones, formation of germ cells (eggs or sperm), and housing the developing fetus
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reproductive system
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this components of this system consists of skin, accessory structures, sebaceous (oil) glands, hair, nails
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integumentary system
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the function of this system are protection, temperature regulation, waste elimination, and sensation
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integumentary system
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what are the 2 major layers of the integumentary system?
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1) superficial (outermost layer)
2) dermis
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composed of epithelium (densely packed cells); undergoes mitosis--pushes up older cells towards surface; has protective protein (keratin); dead cells on top and left is plasma membrane and keratin; we produce 40lbs of dead cells in lifetime
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epidermis (superficial layer)
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one of the layers of the integumentary system that is deep connective tissue--> has blood vessels, hair follicles, glands (its vascular)
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dermis
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the subcutaneous later composed of adipose (fat) tissue; will thicken if person gains weight
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hypodermis
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