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Anatomy and physiology
Unit 1 Chapter 1-3
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
01/15/2014

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Anatomy
Definition
the form, structure, and relationships among various parts of the body
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Physiology
Definition
how organs and body systems function
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Anatomy can be studied on what levels?
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A. microscopic

B. Macroscopic
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Physiology is usually studied on the...
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molecular or cellular level
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Cells
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Smallest unit of life
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metabolism
Definition
chemical reactions that maintain life
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growth and development
Definition
increase in size (change)
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response to stimuli
Definition
react to the signals of change (internal or External)
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regulate body function to maintain homeostasis
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maintain "steady state"
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1st level of organization
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Chemicals
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2nd level of organization
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cells
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3rd level of organization
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tissues
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4th level or organization
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organs
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5th level of organization
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Organ systems
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6th level of organization
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organism
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epithelial tissue
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covers
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muscle tissue
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contracts
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nervous tissue
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conducts
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connective tissue
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protects, supports, and binds structures and organs
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receptor
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detects changes
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control center
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processes info
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effector
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generates a response
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negative feedback
Definition
works against changes to go back to a normal state
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positive feedback
Definition
takes away demo a normal body state by causing greater change in the organism
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