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Anatomy-ch1

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Maintenance of relatively stable internal body conditions even though outside conditions change   Homeostasis  
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Examples of Homeostasis   Body temperature, heart rate, oxygen level, blood pressure, sugar level/glucose, water, sodium, potassium  
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When are variations from the normal range necessary?   When we exercise-- the body makes changes for higher heart rate  
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3 basic components of feedback control   Receptor, Control center, and Effector  
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Stimulus produces response which is in opposite direction to the stimulus   Negative feedback  
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Stimulus produces response which is in the same direction as the stimulus   Positive feedback  
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Examples of Negative feedback   Body temperature regulation; sugar level in blood regulation  
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Examples of Positive feedback   Labor contractions; blood clotting  
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8 characteristics of life   Organization; Maintaining boundaries; Movement; Responsiveness; Metabolism; Reproduction; Growth; Development  
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Integumentary System   Skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands  
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Skeletal System   Bones, associated  
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Muscular System   Consists of muscles attached to the skeleton by tendons  
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Lymphatic System   Lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, and other lymphatic organs  
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Respiratory System   Lungs and respiratory passages  
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Digestive System   Mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, and accessory organs  
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Nervous System   Brain, spinal cord, nervous, and sensory receptors  
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Endocrine System   Glands, such as the pituitary, that secretes hormones  
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Cardiovascular System   Heart, blood vessels, and blood  
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Urinary System   Kidneys, urinary bladder, and ducts that carry urine  
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Female Reproductive System   Ovaries, vagina, uterus, mammary glands, and associated structures  
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Male Reproductive System   Testes, accessory structures, ducts, and penis  
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