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39 Cards in this Set
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Coronal plane |
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Digestion |
The process of breaking down ingested food into simple molecules that can be absorbed into the blood. |
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Digestive System |
Oral cavity. Esophagus. Anus. Stomach. Small intestine. Large intestine. Rectum. Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells. |
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Reproduction |
Production of offspring. Original cells divide producing two identical cells used for body repair and growth. |
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Anatomy |
The study of structures and their relationship to one another. |
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Physiology |
The study of how those structures function. How the body works. |
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Organism level |
Human organisms are made up of many organ systems. |
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Cardiovascular System |
Heart and blood vessels. Blood vessels transport blood which carries oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients wastes etc. The heart pumps the blood. |
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Elbow |
Olecranal |
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Cellular Level |
Cells are made up of molecules. |
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Female Reproductive Syatem |
Mammary glands Uterine tube Ovary Uterus Vagina |
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Metabolism |
Refers to all chemical reactions that occur within body cells. Breaking down complex substances. Regulated by hormones secreted by glands in the endocrine system. |
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Tissue level |
Tissues consist of a similar cell types |
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Integumentary system |
Skin. Forms the external body covering. Protects deeper tissue from injury. Location of cutaneous receptors such as pressure and pain. |
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Popliteal |
Posterior knee |
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Homeostasis |
The body’s ability to maintain relatively stable internal conditions even went outside the world is continuously changing. |
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Organ System Level |
Consist of different organs that work together closely |
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Sural |
Back of leg/calf. |
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Crural |
Lower leg/shin |
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Respiratory system |
Nasal cavity. Pharynx. Larynx. Trachea. Bronchus. Left lung. Keeps blood consistently supplied with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide |
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Tissue Types |
Epithelial. Connective. Muscular. Neural |
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Male reproductive system |
Seminal vesicles Penis Prostate gland Vast deferens Testis Scrotum |
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Sagittal section |
Dividing the body into left and right |
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Tarsal |
Ankle |
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Urinary system |
Kidney. Ureter. Urethra. Urinary bladder. Eliminates nitrogen containing waste from the body. Regulate water electrolytes and acid base balance of the blood |
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Organ level |
Organs are made up of different types of tissues |
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Dorsal body cavity |
1. Cranial cavity 2. Vertebral cavity |
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Lymphatic system |
Thoracic duct. Lymph nodes. Lymphatic vessels. Picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and returned it to the blood; disposes of the debris. Houses white blood cells |
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Ventral body cavity |
Thoracic cavity Abdominal cavity Pelvic cavity |
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Chemical level |
Atoms continue to form molecules. |
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Thoracic cavity |
Mediastinum Pleural cavity Pericardial cavity |
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What does the organ system to do? |
It is a group of organs that work together to accomplish a common purpose |
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Endocrine system |
Pineal gland. Pituitary gland. Thyroid gland. Thymus. Adrenal gland. Pancreas. Testis. Ovary. Glands secrete hormones that regulate process growth reproduction and nutrient use |
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Nervous system |
Brain. Nerves. Spinal cord. Sensory receptors. Fast acting control system |
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Muscular system |
Skeletal muscles. Allows manipulation of the environment, locomotion and facial expression. Maintains posture and produces heat |
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Tail bone |
Sacrum |
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Skeletal system
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Cartilage. Joints. Bones. Protects and support organs. Provides a framework for muscles to move. Blood cells are formed within bones; stores minerals. |
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Elements of the homeostatic control system |
Stimulus Receptor Input Control center Output Effector Response |
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Patellar |
Knee |
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