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7 Cards in this Set
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When the body is in the anatomical position, the thumbs point where? |
Laterally |
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A person lying on his/her back is in what position? |
Supine |
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The physical and chemical breakdown of food we eat is called? |
Digestion |
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The transfer of fluid across the plasma membrane of a cell from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration is a process known as? |
Diffusion |
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What is homeostasis? |
Self regulated control of the body internal environment |
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The portion of the cell that contains all the genetic material important in the cells reproduction is called? |
Nucleus |
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The secretion of digestive fluids and the absorption of digested foods and liquids is the chief function of which tissue? |
Columnar |
