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15 Cards in this Set
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Define Anatomy
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the study of body structures
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Define Physiology
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the study of how body parts functions
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Pathological Anatomy
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studies structural changes caused by diseases
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Radiographic Anatomy
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studies internal structures as visualized by X-ray images or scanning procedures
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Microscopic Anatomy
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structures too small to be seen with the naked eye
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Palpations
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feeling organs with your hand
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Ausculation
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listening to organ sounds with a stethoscope
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Principle of Complementarity of Structure and Function
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structure depends on the function and the function depends on the structure
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Levels of Structural Organization (6)
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Chemical
Cellular Tissue Organ Organ System Organismal Level |
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8 characteristics of living things
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Maintain Boundaries
Movement Responsiveness Digestion Metabolism Excretion Reproduction Growth |
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Define Homeostasis
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maintain and stablize internal condition when outside environment changes continually
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Elements of Homeostatic Control System
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variable goes to receptor
Receptor reports to control center (afferent) Control center makes decision Decision sent to effector (effector) |
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Negative Feedback
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variable change in opposite direction
ie. home heating system |
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Postive Feedback
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variable continues to move in the same direction
ie. blood clots |
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Anatomical Position
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the body is erect with feet slightly apart. Palms face forward and the thumbs point away from the body
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