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A&P Week 1
Keiser University RTE1702 Week 1 Study Buddy
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
02/01/2011

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Term
Structure: Planta
Definition
Region: Plantar Region
Term
Structure: Pes (foot)
Definition
Pedal Region
Term
Structure: Calf
Definition
Sural Region
Term
Structure: Leg (anterior)
Definition
Crural Region
Term
Structure: Thigh
Region?
Definition
Femoral Region
Term
Structure: Manus (hand)
Region?
Definition
Manual Region
Term
Structure: Antebrachium (forearm)
Region?
Definition
Antebrachial Region
Term
Anatomy
Definition
Study of internal and external structure and physical relationships between body parts.
Term
Physiology
Definition
Study of how living organisms perform their vital functions
Term
Cytology
Definition
Study of Cells
Term
Hystology
Definition
Study of tissues
Term
Human physiology
Definition
Study of the functions of the human body
Term
Cell physiology
Definition
Study of functions of living cells
Term
Special physiology
Definition
The study of physiology of specific organs
Term
Systemic physiology
Definition
considers all aspects of the function of specific organ systems
Term
Pathological physiology
Definition
The study of the effects of diseases on organ or system function
Term
Homeostasis
Definition
Existence of a stable environment
Term
Homeostatic Regulation
Definition
Adjustments in physiological systems that preserve homeostatsis
Term
Three things that Homeostatic Regulation usually involves?
Definition
A Receptor, A control center, and a effector
Term
Integumentary System does what?
Definition
Protects against environmental hazards
Helps control body temperature
Term
Skeletal System does what?
Definition
Provides support; protects tissues; stores minerals, forms blood
Term
Muscular System does what?
Definition
Produces movement and locomotion; provides support and generates heat
Term
The Nervous system does what?
Definition
Directs response to stimuli
Term
the Endocrine System does what?
Definition
Directs long-term changes in other organ systems
Term
The Cardiovascular system does what?
Definition
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