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ANATOMY |
the study of shape and structure of the body and its parts |
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Two types of anatomy |
Gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy |
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It deals with the macroscopic structures uncovered by dissection |
Gross anatomy |
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It aids the use of microscope |
Microscopic anatomy |
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The study of functions of the body and its parts |
Physiology |
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The study of the activities of individual cells and parts |
Cellular physiology |
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Cytology |
Study of cells |
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Study of tissues |
Histology |
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Concerning the cause, origin and nature of disease |
PATHOLOGY |
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Embryology |
Study of the embryo |
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Ground substance of life |
Cell |
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Tissues |
Composed of cells |
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Composed of cells integrated into tissues serving a common function |
Organ |
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organ system |
group of organs that work together to perform a common function |
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A living cell or group of cells differentiates into functionally distinct parts |
Organisms |
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Organization |
The process of providing or assuming a structure |
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The sum total of the chemical reactjons occcuring in cells including those providing energy and those resulting in the synthesis of stricture components of cells. |
Metabolism |
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Responsiveness |
The ability to response in a certain situation |
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Growth |
Progressive development or normal increase in size of any organism |
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Development |
The gradual growth and maturation of the body systems |
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The union of male and female sex cells |
Reproduction |
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State of relatively stability or equilibrium of the internal environment of body including various functions, chemical compositions and reactions of cells and fluids |
Homeostasis |
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Feedback |
an informational signal that tells the driving mechanisms how well is it doing establishing or maintaining some variable at the desired level |
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Two types of feedback. |
Negative feedback and positive feedback |
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Anterior |
Also known as ventral. The front aspect. |
the esophagus is anterior to spinal cord |
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Back |
Posterior. (Give examples) |
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Also known as cranial |
Superior. Towards the head. |
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Caudal |
Inferior. Towards the tail |
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Closer to the point of origin |
Proximal |
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Distal |
Farther away from the point of origin |
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Closer to the middle of the body |
Medial |
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Lateral |
Away from the middle |
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