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AP-Chap1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | The study of the internal and external structures of the human body. Anatomy is a Greek word meaning “to cut apart.” Specialties include: Microscopic anatomy Macroscopic (gross) anatomy |
| cytology | The study of cellular structures |
| histology. | The study of tissue samples |
| Macroscopic Anatomy | gross anatomy The study of the structures of the body visible to the naked, or unaided, eye Examples:::: The study of the skeletal system Looking at an x-ray (radiology) |
| Physiology | Focuses on the function and vital processes of the various structures making up the human body |
| Critical Thinking | Critical thinking is the analysis of facts to form a judgment. The subject is complex, and several different definitions exist, which generally include the rational, skeptical, unbiased analysis, or evaluation of factual evidence. |
| Pathophysiology | is the study of disease. |
| disease | Anything that upsets normal structure or function can be called |
| Cardiology | The study of the heart |
| Cardiologist | One who studies the heart |
| cardiopathy | disease of the heart |
| homeostasis | The physiological process that monitors and maintains a stable internal environment or equilibrium Heart rate and blood pressure must remain within a certain set point (range) Survival depends on our ability to maintain homeostasis. |
| syndrome. | A set of signs and symptoms that commonly occur with a specific disease process is |
| Chief Complaint (CC | First, obtain patient history |
| Prognosis | is the prediction of the outcome of a disease |
| Etiology | is the cause of the disease. |
| Mortality | The measure of the number of deaths attributed to a specific disease in a given population over a period of time |
| Morbidity | The measure of the disabilities and extent of problems caused by an illness |
| Anabolism | Process by which simpler compounds are built up and used to manufacture materials for growth, repair, and reproduction |
| Catabolism | Process by which complex substances are broken down into simpler substances |
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