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Anatomy |
A study of the structure or internal workings of something. |
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Physiology |
The way in which a living organism out bodily part functions. |
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Microanatomy |
Also called histology, is the microscopic study of tissue structure |
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Cytology |
The branch of biology concerned w the structure and function of a plant and animal cell. |
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Histology |
The study of the microscopic structure of tissues. |
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Nephrology |
The branch of medicine that deals with the physiology and diseases of the kidneys. |
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Neuroma |
Another term for neurofibroma. |
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Homeostasis |
The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes. |
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Metabolism |
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life. |
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Anabolism |
The synthesis of complex molecules in living organisms from simpler ones together with the storage of energy; constructive metabolism. |
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Catabolism |
The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones, together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism. |
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Benign Tumors |
Are noncancerous growths in the body, the do not spread to other parts of the body. Can form anywhere. |
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Chronic Tumors |
Cancer that starts from cells that become certain white blood cells in the bone marrow. |
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Integumentary System |
consist of the skin, hair, nails, glands and nerves. It's main functions is to act as a barrier to protect the body from the outside world also to retain body fluids, protects against disease, eliminate waste products, and regulate body temperature. |
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Skeletal System |
Consist of 206 bones (for adults), as well as network of tendons, ligaments and cartilage that connects them. The skeletal system also performs vital functions as movement, protection, blood cell production, calcium storage and endocrine regulation. |
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Muscular System |
Responsible of the movement of the human body. There are about 700 named muscles that make up roughly half of a person's body weight. Each of these muscles is a discrete organ constructed of skeletal muscle tissue, blood vessels, tendons, and nerves. |
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Nervous System |
Consists of the brain, spinal cord, sensory organs, and all of the nerves that connect these organs with the rest of the body. Together, these organs are responsible for the control of the body and communication among its parts. |
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Endocrine System |
Made up of glands that produce hormones, chemical substances produced in the body that regulate the activity of cells or organs. These hormones regulates the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development. |
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Cardiovascular System |
Consist of the heart, blood vessels, and blood. Main functions are to transport nutrients, oxygen and hormones to cells throughout the body and removal of metabolic wastes. |
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Lymphatic System |
Is a network of tubes throughout the body that drains fluid from tissues and empties back into the bloodstream. |
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Respiratory System |
Provides oxygen to the body cells wide removing carbon dioxide, a waste product that can be lethal if allowed to accumulate. there are three major parts: the airway, the lungs, and the muscles of respiration. |
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Digestive System |
Process the nutrients absorbed from the small intestine. |
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Urinary System |
The function is to remove liquid waste from the blood in form of urine |
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Male Reproductive System |
The purpose is to perform the following functions: produce, maintain, and transport sperm and protective fluid. |
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Female Reproductive System |
Provides several functions. the ovaries produce the female sex cells called the over or oocytes. The oocytes are then transported to the fallopian tubes where fertilization by a sperm may occur. |
