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Homeostatis |
The condition in which all the body's systems are working at their best |
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Metabolism |
physical and chemical processes, must be working at a steady level. |
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Integumentary |
skin |
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Body systems are made up of : |
organs |
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Organs are made up of: |
Tissues |
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Organs |
Made up of a group of tissues |
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Tissues |
Made up of groups of cells that perform a similar task. |
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Anterior or Ventral |
The front of the body or body part |
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Posterior or dorsal |
The back of the body or body part |
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Superior |
Toward the head |
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Inferior |
Away from the head |
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Medial |
Toward the midline of the body |
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Lateral |
To the side, away from the midline of the body |
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Proximal |
Closer to the torso |
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Distal |
Farther away from the torso |
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Skin |
Prevent injury to internal organs |