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What is the science that studies the structure or morphology of the body?   Anatomy  
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What is the name of the science that studies how the body functions?   Physiology  
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What s a form of microscopic anatomy?   Histology  
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What science describes the structural and functional changes caused by disease?   Pathology  
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What kind of affect *Increases circulation of venous blood and lymph, *Stretches muscle tissue, and *Loosens adhesions and scar tissue?   Direct Affect  
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What kind of affect *Increases local circulation to muscle and organs, *Decreases blood pressure, and *Relaxes tense muscles?   Indirect Affect  
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What effect does *Decreased heart rate and *Slower deeper breathing have?   Reflex Effect  
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How is the body organized?   From very simple to very complex.  
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What do tiny atoms form?   Molecules  
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Larger molecules organize to form what?   Cells  
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What do specialized groups of cells form?   Tissues  
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Tissues are arranged into what?   Organs  
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What is another name for organs?   Viscera  
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Groups of organs create...   Organ Systems  
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All the organ systems together form this?   Human Organism  
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Arrange in order: Tissues, Atoms. Human Organism, Molecules, Cells, Organs, Organ Systems.   Atoms, Molecules, Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems and Human Organism  
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What is an organ?   A group of tissues arranged to accomplish a particular function.  
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What is an Organ System?   A group of organs that help each other to perform a particular function.  
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How many major organ systems does the body have?   11  
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What is made up of skin, hair and nails?   Integumentary System  
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What are the 3 functions of the Integumentary System?   1. Forms covering for the body, 2. Helps regulate body temperature, 3. Contain some of the structures necessary for sensations  
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What consists primarily of bones, joints and cartilage?   Skeletal System  
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Name the two functions of the Skeletal Sysytem?   1. forms basic framework for the body and 2. protects and supports body organs.  
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What system consists of 3 types of muscle?   Muscular System  
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Where do skeletal muscles attach and what is their function?   They attach to bone and are responsible for movement of the skeleton.  
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What consists of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sense organs?   Nervous System  
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What is the purpose of the Nervous System?   Receive information from the outside and transport it to the brain.  
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What is the function of the Nervous System?   To interpret and send messages to the appropriate organs.  
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What is made up of many glands?   Endocine System  
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What is the function of the Endocrine System?   The glands secrete hormones and chemicals that regulate body activities such as growth, reproduction and water balance.  
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What consists of heart and blood vessels?   Circulatory System  
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What is the function of the Circulatory System?   To pump and transport blood throughout the body.  
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What consists of lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, lymph and lymph tissue?   Lymphatic System  
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What is the function of the Lymphatic System?   It plays a role in the body's defense against pathogen and other foreign material.  
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What consists of the lungs and other structures that help conduct air to and from the lungs?   Respiratory System  
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What is the function of the Respiratory System?   Moves oxygen into the lungs and moves carbon dioxide out.  
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What consists of the stomach, intestines, and accessory organs such as liver and gall bladder?   Digestive System  
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What is the function of the Digestive System?   It is designed to eat food, break it down into substances that can be absorbed by the body and eliminate waste.  
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What consists of the kidneys and other structures that help excrete waste products from the body?   Urinary System  
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What is the function of the Urinary System?   Excrete wastes which helps control the amount and composition of water and other substances in the body.  
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What consists of the organs and structures that enable the human organism to reproduce?   Reproductive System  
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What means "staying the same"   Homeostasis  
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What refers to the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment in response to a changing external environment.   Homeostasis  
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What are mechanisms that help to maintain homeostasis?   Homeostatic Mechanisms  
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The body has hundreds of these to help control temperature, blood sugar, water balance and blood pressure. What are they?   Homeostaic Mechanisms  
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What is the result when Homeostaitc Mechanisms do not work normally?   Disease or Dysfunction  
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What is an abnormal, unhealthy state of all or part of the body?   Disease  
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What is an observable indication of disease?   A Sign  
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What is caused by disease and perceived by the patient?   A Symptom  
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What is a psychologial or physical condition that causes tension or strain?   Stress  
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Abdominal   Belly  
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Antecubital   Elbow  
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Axillary   Armpit  
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Brachial   Arm  
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Buccal   Cheek  
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Cephalic   Head  
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Cervical   Neck  
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Cranial   Head (top)  
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Digital   Fingers or Toes  
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Femoral   Thigh  
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Inguinal   Groin  
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Oral   Mouth  
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Orbital   Eye  
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Patellar   Kneecap  
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Pedal   Foot  
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Pubic   Genital  
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Sternal   Chest  
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Umbilical   Belly Button  
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Anterior   Front  
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Caudal   Tailbone  
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Deltoid   Shoulder  
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Gluteal   Butt  
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Lumbar   Lower Back  
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Occipital   Head (back)  
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Popliteal   Back of knee  
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Scapular   Shoulder Blades  
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Posterior   Back  
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What is the body standing erect with the face forward, arms at the sides and toes and palms pointed forward?   Anatomical Position  
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What describes the position of one body part in relation to another?   Directional Terms  
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Superior   Above  
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Inferior   Below  
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What is one part above another part?   Superior  
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What is towards the head?   Superior  
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What is one part lower or below another part?   Inferior  
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What is closer to the feet?   Inferior  
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Anterior   Front  
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Posterior   Back  
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Medial   Toward the midline of the body  
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Lateral   Away from the midline of the body  
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Proximal   Nearest  
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Distal   Farthest  
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Proximal   Nearest the trunk of the body or point of attachment  
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Distal   Farthest away from the trunk or point of attachment  
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Superficial   Nearer the surface of the body  
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Deep   Farther away from the surface of the body  
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Central   Located near the center  
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Peripheral   Located away from the center of the body  
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Ventral   Anterior  
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Dorsal   Posterior  
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What divides the body?   Planes  
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What are the 3 planes of the body?   Sagittal, Frontal, and Transverse  
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Which plane divides the body lengthwise into right and left portions?   Sagittal  
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What is the term used when the body is divided EXACTLY down the middle?   Midsagittal  
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Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?   Frontal  
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Which plane divides the body horizontally into superior and inferior portions?   Transverse  
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Which plane is also known as the Coronal plane?   Frontal  
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Which plane is also known as the "cross section"?   Transverse  
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What are the two major cavities of the body?   Dorsal and Ventral  
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Which cavity is located toward the back of the body and has 2 divisions?   Dorsal  
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What are the two Dorsal Cavities?   Cranial and Spinal  
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Which Dorsal Cavity is located in the skull?   Cranial  
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Which Dorsal Cavity runs from the skull to the end of the vertebral column?   Spinal  
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Which cavity is larger and is located toward the front and has 2 divisions?   Ventral  
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What are the two divisions of the Ventral Cavity?   Thoracic and Abdominopelvic Region  
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Which Ventral Cavity is surrounded by ribcage and seperated from the abdominopelvic cavity by the diaphragm?   Thoracic  
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Which Ventral Cavity is located below the diaphragm?   Abdominopelvic Region  
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What are the 4 quadrants of the Abdominopelvic Region?   RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ  
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RUQ   Right Upper Quadrant  
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LUQ   Left Upper Quadrant  
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RLQ   Right Lower Quadrant  
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LLQ   Left Lower Quadrant  
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