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26 Cards in this Set
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Physiology
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The branch of biological science that studies and describes how body parts work or function.
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Anatomy
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The study of the shape and structure of body parts.
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Homeostasis
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The tendency of the body's systems to maintain a relatively constant or balanced internal environment.
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Metabolism
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The term that indicated all chemical reactions occurring in the body.
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Levels of structural organizations?
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Chemical-----> Cells-------> Tissues-------> Organs-----> Organ System------> Organism
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Urinary
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Rids the body of nitrogen-containing wastes
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Endocrine
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Is affected by the removal of the thyroid gland
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Skeletal
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Provides support and levers on which the muscular system can act
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Cardiovascular
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Includes the heart
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Integumentary
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Protects underlying organs from drying out and mechanical damage
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Lymphatic
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Protects the body; destroys bacteria and tumor cells.
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Digestive
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Breaks down foodstuffs into small particles that can be absorbed
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Respiratory
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Removes carbon dioxide from the blood
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Cardiovascular
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Delivers oxygen and nutrients to the body tissues
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Muscular
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Moves the limbs; allows facial expressions
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Urinary/Excretory
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Conserves body water or eliminates excesses
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Reproductive
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Provides for conception and childbearing
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Endocrine
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Controls the body with chemical called hormones
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Integumentary
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Is damaged when you cut your finger or get a severe sunburn
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Cardiovascular
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Blood vessels, heart
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Endocrine
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Pancreas, pituitary , adrenal glands
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Urinary
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Kidneys, bladder, ureters
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Reproductive
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Testis, vas deferens, urethra
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Digestive
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Esophagus, Large intestine, Rectum
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Skeletal
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Breastbone, Vertebral Column, Skull
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Nervous
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Brain, Nerves, Sensory Receptors
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