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Chapter 1- BIO-163
Anatomy and physiology
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Biology
Undergraduate 3
01/14/2021

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Chemical Level
Definition
atoms molecules, and macromolecules. Atoms combine and form molecules and they form organelle's. Is complex of macromolecules; carries nuclei, mitochondria, and ribosomes.
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Cellular Level
Definition
Basic structural and functional units of body; process of life occur within cells. lowest level of organization that is alive.
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Tissue Level
Definition
consists of aggregation of similar cells that do similar functions. Major classes of tissues epithelial, connective, muscle, and nerve tissue.
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Integumentary System
Definition
Organs: Skin, hair, nails, and associated glands
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Integumentary System
Definition
function: protects underlying tissues and helps regulate body temperature
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Skeletal System
Definition
Organs: bones, ligaments, and associated glands.
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Skeletal System
Definition
Function: Supports the body, protects vital organs stores minerals and is the site of blood cell production.
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Muscular System
Definition
Organs: skeletal muscles and tendons
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Muscular System
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Functions: Moves the body and body parts along with producing heat.
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Respiratory System
Definition
Organs: nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs.
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Respiratory System
Definition
Function: exchanges O2 and CO2 between air and blood in the lungs, pH regulation and sound production.
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Cardiovascular System
Definition
Organ: blood, heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries.
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Cardiovascular System
Definition
Function: transports heat and materials to and from body cells.
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Lymphoid System
Definition
Organs: lymph, lymphatic, vessels and lymphoid organs and tissues.
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Lymphoid System
Definition
Function: collects and cleanses interstitial fluid and returns to the blood and provides immunity.
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Urinary System
Definition
Organs: kidneys, uterus, urinary bladder, urethra.
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Urinary System
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Function: regulates volume and composition of blood by forming and excreting urine.
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Endocrine System
Definition
Organs: hormone-producing glands, such as pituitary and thyroid glands.
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Endocrine System
Definition
Function: Secretes hormones that regulate body functions.
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Nervous System
Definition
organs: brain, Spinal cord, nerves, and sensory receptors.
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Nervous System
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Function: rapidly coordinates body functions and enables learning and memory.
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Digestive System
Definition
Organs: Stomach, mouth, pharynx, esophagus, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and associated structures.
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Digestive System
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Functions: digest food and absorbs nutrients.
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Levels of organization from the most complex to the simplest
Definition
organ system, organ, tissue, cells, organelle's and molecules.
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The study of tissue
Definition
Micro-anatomy
Term
The head is ____ to the neck
Definition
Superior
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The hand is ___ to the wrist
Definition
Distal
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The skin is ____ to the muscles
Definition
Superficial
Term
The mouth is ____ to the nose
Definition
inferior
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The Elbow is ____ to the wrist
Definition
proximal
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Superior
Definition
means that a body part is above another
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Inferior
Definition
means that a body part is below another body part (neck is ___ to head _
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Anterior
Definition
Means towards the front (eyes are ___ to the brain )
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Medial
Definition
midlines dividing the body into equal right and left halves.
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Lateral
Definition
means towards the side, away from the midline
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Bilateral
Definition
refers to paired structures, one of which is on each side of midline. (ex: lungs)
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Ipsilateral
Definition
refers to structures on the same side. (ex: the right lung and right kidney)
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Contralateral
Definition
refers to structures on the opposite side.
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Proximal
Definition
describes a body part that is closer to a point of attachment to the trunk that another part is. (ex: elbow is __ to wrist)
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Distal
Definition
is the opposite of proximal. particular part is farther from a point of attachment to the trunk than another body part is. ( Fingers___ to wrist)
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Superficial
Definition
situated near the surface. (ex: skin)
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cervical
Definition
neck
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deltoid
Definition
shoulder
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axillary
Definition
armpit
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brachial
Definition
upper arm
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cubital
Definition
elbow
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Abdominal
Definition
abdomen
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Pubic
Definition
above genitals
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carpal
Definition
wrist
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palmar
Definition
palm
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digital
Definition
finger
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patellar
Definition
knee
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tarsal
Definition
ankle
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digital
Definition
toes
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cranial
Definition
head
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facial
Definition
face
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pectoral
Definition
chest (sternum)
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sternal
Definition
upper chest (man boob)
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antebrachial
Definition
lower arm
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inguinal
Definition
groin
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crural
Definition
leg
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pedal
Definition
foot
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vertebrae
Definition
spine
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brachial
Definition
back of arm
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dorsum
Definition
back
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cubital
Definition
elbow
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lumbar
Definition
lower back
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sacral
Definition
buttcrack
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gluteal
Definition
butt
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perineal
Definition
privates
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femoral
Definition
back of leg
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popliteal
Definition
back of knee
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sural
Definition
back of calf
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plantar
Definition
sole of foot
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Homoeostasis
Definition
maintenance of a dynamic balance of substances in body fluids
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Catabolism
Definition
breakdown of complex substances
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Anabolism
Definition
Synthesis of complex substances
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Negative Feedback
Definition
Mechanism regulating homeostasis
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Metabolism
Definition
Sum of the chemical reactions that occur in the body
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Five basic needs essential human life
Definition
Food, water, oxygen, body temperature, atmospheric pressure
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Components of a negative-feedback mechanism
Definition
Receptor, integrating, and effector.
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