A & P

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Metabolism

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Metabolism: sum of all of the body's anabolic and catabolic chemical reactions

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Anabolism

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assembly of more complex molecules from simpler molecules - requires energy

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Catabolism

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breaking down of more complex molecules into simpler molecules - releases energy

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abdominopelvic cavity

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division of the anterior (ventral) cavity that houses the abdominal and pelvic viscera

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anterior (ventral) cavity

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includes serous membranelined pleural cavities for lungs, pericardial cavity for heart, peritoneal cavity for abdominal and pelvic organs

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caudal (inferior)

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describes a position below or lower than another part of the body proper; near or toward the tail (coccyx or lowest part of spinal column)

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CT

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computed tomography: imaging in which a computer enhanced cross sectional X-ray image is obtained.

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control center

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compares values to their normal range; deviations cause the activation of an effector

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cranial (superior)

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describes a position above or higher than another part of the body proper

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cranial cavity

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division of the posterior cavity that houses the brain.

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differentiation

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process by which unspecialized cells become specialized in structure and function.

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distal

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describes a position farther from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body

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dorsal (posterior body) cavity

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posterior body cavity includes brain and spinal cord

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effector

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organ that can cause a change in a value

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homeostasis

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steady state organisms maintain

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inferior

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same as caudal

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lateral

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describes the side or direction toward the side of the body

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MRI

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imaging in which a device generates a magnetic field to obtain detailed sectional images of the internal structure of the body.

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medial

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describes the middle or direction toward the middle of the body

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negative feedback

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homeostatic mechanism that tends to stabilize an upset in the body's physiological condition by preventing an excessive response to a stimulus, typically as the stimulus is removed.

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normal range

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range of values around the set point that do not cause a reaction by the control center.

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pericardium

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sac that encloses the heart.

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peritoneum

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serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity and covers the organs found there.

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pleura

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serous membrane lines pleural cavity and covers the lungs.

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positive feedback

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mechanism intensifies a change in the body's physiological condition in response to a stimulus.

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PET

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imaging in which radiopharmaceuticals are traced to reveal metabolic and physiological functions in tissues.

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posterior cavity

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same as dorsal cavity

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pressure

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force exerted by a substance in contact with another substance

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prone

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face down

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proximal

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describes a position nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body.

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sagittal plane

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two dimensional vertical plane divides the body or organ into right and left sides.

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section

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a single flat surface of a 3 dimensional structure that has been cut through.

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sensor (also receptor)

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reports a monitored physiological value to the control center.

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serous membrane (serosa)

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membrane that covers organs and reduces friction;

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set point

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ideal value for a physiological parameter; the level or small range within which a physiological parameter such as blood pressure is stable and optimally healthful, that is, within its parameters of homeostasis.

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superficial

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describes a position nearer to the surface of the body.

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superior

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same as cranial

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supine

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face up

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thoracic cavity

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division of the anterior (ventral) cavity that houses the heart, lungs, esophagus and trachea

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tissue

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group of similar or closely related cells that act together to perform a specific function.

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traverse plane

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2 dimensional, horizontal plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions

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ultrasonography

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ultrasonic waves to visualize subcutaneous body structures such as tendons and organs.

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ventral

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aka: anterior, describes the front or direction toward the front of the body.

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ventral cavity

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same as anterior cavity

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X-ray

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high electromagnetic radiation with a short wavelength capable of penetrating solids and ionizing gases;