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22 Cards in this Set
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Anatomy
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the study of the body parts and their relations.
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Physiology
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how body parts communicate with one another.
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Macroscopic
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large body structures that are viewable to all.
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Systemic
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one system connected to another.
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Microscopic
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structures that are not viewable by the naked eye.
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Cytology
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the study of cells.
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Histology
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the study of tissues.
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Developmental Anatomy
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structural changes that occur in the body during the life span.
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Embryology
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study of the development of an embryo from the fertilization of the ovum to the fetus stage.
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Ultrasound
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shows development (of a baby, or any structure).
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Renal-Physiology
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the study of the physiology of the kidneys.
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Artery
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blood vessels that carry blood AWAY from the heart.
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Veins
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blood vessels that carry blood TOWARDS the heart.
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Homeostasis
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the body's ability to maintain a relatively stable internal environment dispute outside changes.
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Receptors
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sensor that response to environment and changes. Sends single to a control center via the afferent pathway then sends to efferent pathway.
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Axiel Parts
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part of the skeleton that includes the head, neck and trunk.
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Appendicular Parts
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part of the skeleton that includes arms, legs and limbs.
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Superior
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above ...
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Inferior
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below ...
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Anterior
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in front of ...
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Responsiveness
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being able to react when something is wrong.
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Metabolism
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all the chemical reactions that govern the way the body breaks down a substance and use your energy (ATP).
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