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21 Cards in this Set
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Anatomy |
Studies the structure of body parts and their relationship to one another. |
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Physiology |
The function of the body, how the body parts work. |
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Cytology |
Study of the cells of the body. |
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Histology |
The study of tissues. |
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Regional anatomy |
All structures in a particular region of the body. |
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Systemic anatomy |
Body structure is studied system by system. |
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Principle of complementary of structure and function |
Function always reflects steucture. |
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Levels of structural organization |
Chemical, cellular, tissue,organ, organ system, and organisms levels. |
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Chemical level |
Atoms combine to create molecules. |
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Cellular level |
Smallest units of living things. All cells share common functions. |
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Tissue level |
Groups of similar cells that have a common function. |
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Organ level |
Extremely complex functions in the body become possible. |
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Organ system level |
Organs work together to accomplish a common purpose. |
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Organismal level |
The sum total of all structural levels working together to keep us alive. |
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What are the necessary life functions |
Maintain boundaries, move, respond to environmental changes, digest nutrients, carry out metabolism, dispose of waste, reproduce and grow. |
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Human body's survival needs |
Nutrients, oxygen, water, body temperature, and appropriate atmospheric pressure. |
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Dorsal cavity |
Cranial-brain Vertebral-spinal cord |
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Thoracic cavity |
Lungs and heart |
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Abdominal cavity |
Digestive organs |
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Pelvic cavity |
Urinary bladder, reproductive organs, and rectum. |
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Ventral cavity |
Contains the thoracic and andominopelvic cavities. |
