Anatomy And Physiology Chapter 6

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Histology

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Microscopic Anatomy. The study of the structure and composition of tissue

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Protoplasm

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Colorless jellylike substance in cells that contain proteins, fats, water, etc

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Mitosis

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Cells dividing into two new cells (daughter cells). Cell reproduction

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Daughter Cells

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Cells created through mitosis

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Metabolism

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1. The chemical process in living organisms where the cells are nourished and carry out their activities.

2. The process of changing food into forms the body can use as energy. it consist of anabolism and catabolism

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Anabolism

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Constructive metabolism. The process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones

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Catabolism

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The phase of metabolism that involves the breaking down of complex compounds within the cells into smaller ones resulting in the release of energy to perform certain functions

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Connective Tissue

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Fibrous tissue that binds together protects and supports the various parts of the body such as bone cartilage and tendons

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Epithelial Tissue

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Protective covering on body surfaces such as the skin mucous membranes and lining of the heart Digestive and respiratory organs and glands

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Nerve Tissue

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Tissue that controls and coordinates all body functions

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Heart

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Muscular cone shaped organ that keeps the blood moving within the circulatory system

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Kidneys

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One of the organs which supports the excretory system by eliminating water and waste products

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Respiratory System

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Body system consisting of the lungs and air passages enables breathing which supplies the body with oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide as a waste product

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Lymphatic system

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Vital to the circulatory and the immune system made up of Lynch lymph nodes the sinus cleanse the spleen and lymph vessels that act as an aid to the blood system the lymphatic and immune system are closely connected and that they protect the body from Disease by developing immunities and destroying disease-causing microorganisms

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Skeletal system

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Physical foundation of the body composed of the bones and movable and immovable joints

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Osteology

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Study of anatomy structure and function of the bones

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Occipital Bones

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Hindmost bone of the skull below the perietal bones forms the back of the skull above the nape

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Nasal bone

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Bones that form the bridge of the nose

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Mandible

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Lower jaw bone

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Thorax

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The pulmonary trunk consisting of the sternum ribs and psoriatic vertebrae elastic bony cage that serves as a protective framework for the heart lungs and other internal organs

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Autonomic nervous system

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The part of the nervous system that controls the involuntary muscles regulates the action of the smooth muscles glands blood vessels and heart

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Venules

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Small vessels that connect the capillaries to the veins they collect blood from the capillaries and drain it into veins

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Veins

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Thin-walled blood vessels that are less elastic than arteries they contain cup likes valves to prevent backflow and carry impure blood from the various capillaries back to the heart and lungs

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Thyroid Glands

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A gland located in the neck controls how quickly the body Burns energy (metabolism) makes proteins and how sensitive the body should be to other hormones

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Sternum

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The flat bone that forms of ventral support of the ribs

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Radial Nerve

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Nerve that with its branches supplies the thumb side of the arm and back of the hand

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Plasma

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Fluid part of the blood and lymph that carries food and secretions to the cells and carbon dioxide from the cells

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Origin

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The part of the muscle that does not move it is attached to the skeleton and is usually part of a skeletal muscle

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Organs

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Structures composed of specialized tissues and Performing specific functions in plants and animals

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Spinal Cord

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The portion of the central nervous system that originates in the brain extends down to the lower extremity of the trunk and is protected by the spinal column

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Nervous Systems

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Body system composed of the brain spinal cord and nerves controls and coordinates all other systems and makes them work harmoniously and efficiently

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Joint

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Connection between two or more bones of the skeleton

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Integumentary System

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The skin and it's accessory organs such as the oil and sweat glands sensory receptors hair and nails

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Tissue

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Collection of similar cells that perform a particular function

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Valve

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Structures that temporarily close a passage or permit flow in One Direction only

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Endocrine system

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Group of specialized glands that affect the growth development sexual activities and health of the entire body

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Circulatory System

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A system that controls the steady circulation of blood through the body by means of the heart and blood vessels

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Muscular system

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Body system that covers shapes and supports the skeletal tissue contracts and moves various parts of the body

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What does the digestive system do?

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The digestive system is responsible for changing food into nutrients and waste consists of the mouth stomach intestines salivary and gastric glands and other organs

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Brain

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Part of the central nervous system contained in the cranium largest and most complex nerve tissue control sensation muscles glandular activity and the power to think and feel

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Lung Functions

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The lungs transfer oxygen into the body while exhaling carbon dioxide out of the body

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Liver

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Removes toxic waste products of digestion

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Defecation

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Pooping

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Ingestion

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Taking food into the body

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Parathyroid gland

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Regulate blood calcium and phosphorus level so that the nervous and muscular systems can function properly

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Pituitary gland

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A gland found in the center of the head and the most complex organ of the endocrine system responsible for contractions during childbirth breast milk production sexual organ functions thyroid gland function and metabolism

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Pancreas

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Secretes enzyme producing cells that are responsible for digesting carbs proteins and fats. Controls insulin and glucagon production

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Endocrine glands

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Releases secretions called hormones directly into the bloodstream which in turn influence the welfare of the entire body

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Hormones

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Secretions produced by one of the endocrine glands and carried by the bloodstream or body fluids when other part of the body or body organ to stimulate functional activity or secretion such as insulin adrenaline and estrogen

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Glands

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Specialized organs that remove certain elements from the blood to convert them into new compounds

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Lymph

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Clear yellowish fluid that circulates in the lymph spaces of the body carries waste and impurities away from the cells

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Common carotid Arteries

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Arteries that Supply blood to the face head and neck

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Platelets

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Thrombocytes much smaller than red blood cells contribute to the blood clotting process which stops bleeding

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Leukocytes

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White blood cells that perform the function of destroying disease-causing germs

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Blood

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Nutritive fluid circulating through the circulatory system to supply oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissues and to remove carbon dioxide and waste from them