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37 Cards in this Set
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Anatomy |
To CUT UP; visualization of structures |
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Micro anatomy |
Histology, tissue structure |
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Physiology |
Study of function, the nature of things |
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CHNOPS |
Carbon.Hydrogen.Nitrogen.Oxygen.Phosphorus.Sulfur. |
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Organ Systems |
11 altogether. Integument. Skeletal. Muscular. Nervous. Endocrine. Digestive. Cardiovascular. Urinary. Lymphatic. Respiratory. Reproductive. |
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Anabolism |
The use of metabolic pathways to synthesize molecules from smaller units. |
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Growth |
Height, weight, mass increased by environmental, genetic, and hormonal factors. |
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Homeostasis |
Maintaining equilibrium and balance of the internal environment of the body. |
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ECF |
Extracellular Fluid outside of cells of body. |
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Transcellular |
Transportation of salutes from a cell through a cell. |
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Chloride |
An ion that is present in salts and is soluble in water. |
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Feedback System |
System in which signals are sent throughout the body to react inner stimuli and external stimuli. |
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Cervix |
Necklike passage forming the lower end of the uterus (women) |
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Disease |
A disorder of function or structure within a human animal or plant. |
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Cirrhosis |
A late stage of scarring (fibrosis) and damage to the LIVER. |
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Symptom |
A physical or mental feature that indicates disorder or disease. |
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Diagnosis |
Identification of the nature of an illness or other problem. |
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Superior |
Toward the head |
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Inferior |
Toward the feet |
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Posterior |
Toward the back |
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Intermediate |
Between two structures. |
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Proximal |
Away from midline |
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Deep |
Further into the body. Ex bones are DEEP to the skin. |
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Transverse |
The horizontal plane that divides into superior and inferior portions. |
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Vertebral Canal |
The space in the vertebrae in which the Spinal Cord passes. |
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Pericardial Cavity |
The space the holds the heart and surrounds heart with SEROUS fluid to prevent tension and lubricate. |
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Abdominal Cavity |
Holds the esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, rectum, gallbladder, kidneys and pancreas. |
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Eukaryotic Cell |
A cell which contains a nucleus and other organelles within membranes. |
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Cytosol |
The Aqueous fluid component of the Cytoplasm of the cell. |
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Cytoskeleton |
The framework of the cell giving it it's shape. |
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Mitochondria |
The Powerhouse of the cell, where glucose is turned into ATP. |
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Vesicle |
Small sacs that transport proteins and other solutes out of the cell. |
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Secretory |
Pertaining to secretion |
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Polar Head |
The head of the Lipid molecule where phosphorus is contained. |
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Hydrophilic |
Having a tendency to mix with, dissolve in, or be wet by water. |
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Peripheral protein |
Associate with the cellular membrane via weak interaction, commonly enzymes. |
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Ion Channel |
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