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Module 1
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Anatomy
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06/01/2015

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Term
Anatomy
Definition
The science of the structure of living organisms
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Physiology
Definition
The science of the functioning of living organisms
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Atom
Definition
The smallest part of an element; indivisable by ordinary chemical means
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Cell
Definition
The basic biological unit of living organisms, containing a nucleus and a variety of organelles enclosed by a limiting membrane
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Molecule
Definition
Particle consisting of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds
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Tissues
Definition
A group of similar cells specialized to perform a specific function; Primary tissue types are epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues.
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Organ
Definition
A part of the body formed of two or more tissues that performs a specialized function
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Organ System
Definition
A group of organs that work together to perform a vital body function; e.g., Nervous system
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Organism
Definition
An individual living thing
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Homeostasis
Definition
A state of body equilibrium or stable internal environment of the body
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Effector
Definition
An organ, gland or muscle capable of being activated by nerve endings.
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Negative Feedback
Definition
A corrective mechanism that opposes or negates a variation from normal limits.
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Ventral
Definition
Anterior or Front
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Posterior
Definition
Toward the back; Dorsal
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Positive Feedback
Definition
Feedback that tends to cause a variable to change in the same direction as the initial change; enhances the stimulus.
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Inferior
Definition
Below, in reference to a particular structure, with the body in the anatomical position
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Distal
Definition
Farthest from the point of attachment of a limb or origin of a structure
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Cephalic
Definition
Pertaining to the head
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Metabolism
Definition
The sum total of the chemical reactions that occur in the body
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Receptor
Definition
Some type of sensor that monitors and responds to changes in the environment
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Element
Definition
Any of the building blocks of matter; oxygen, hydrogen, carbon, for example
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Compound
Definition
Substance composed of two or more different elements, the atoms of which are chemically united.
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Ion
Definition
An atom with a positive or negative electric charge
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Salt
Definition
Ionic compound that dissociates into charged particles (other than hydrogen or hydroxyl ions) when dissolved in water
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Catalyst
Definition
A substance that accelerates a specific chemical reaction but that is not altered by the reaction
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Inorganic Compound
Definition
A compound that lacks carbon, for example, water
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Organic Compound
Definition
A compound containing carbon; Examples include proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
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Solution
Definition
A homogenous mixture of two or more components
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Proton
Definition
Subatomic particle that bears positive charge; Located in the atomic nucleus
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Polar Molecules
Definition
Nonsymmetrical molecules that contain electrically unbalanced atoms
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PH
Definition
The symbol for hydrogen ion concentration; a measure of the relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution
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Neutralization
Definition
1.) A chemical reaction that occurs between an acid and a base. 2.) Blockage of the harmful effects of bacterial exotoxins or viruses by the binding of antibodies to their functional sites.
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Ionizations
Definition
Dissociation; The breakdown of molecule in solution to form ions.
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Matter
Definition
Anything that occupies space and has mass
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Enzyme
Definition
A substance formed by living cells that acts as a catalyst in bodily chemical reactions
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Hydrogen Bond
Definition
Weak bond in which a hydrogen atom forms a bridge between two electron-hungry atoms; an important intramo-lecular bond.
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Base
Definition
A substance that accepts hydrogen ions; proton acceptor; compare with acid
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Acid
Definition
A substance that liberates hydrogen ions when in an aqueous solution; compare with base
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Electrolyte
Definition
A substance that breaks down into ions when in solution and is capable of conducting an electric current
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Isotope
Definition
These vary in the number of neutrons they contain and they are different atomic form of the same element
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Neutron
Definition
A fundamental particle that does not carry a positive or negative charge
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