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Ch 5 Study Guide

Human Anatomy and Physiology Review

TermDefinition
Proximal nearest to the center of the body or point of attachment
Distal farthest from center of the body, origin, or point of attachment
Homeostasis "steady state" or balanced state
Integument covering or skin
Papillae elevations in the skin joining the dermis and epidermis that give rise to fingerprints
Anatomy structural composition of the body
Physiology function of the body
Anatomic position How the body is described in
Epithelial tissue covers and protects the body, lining organs, vessels, and cavities
Integumentary system skin and its appendages
Layers of skin 1. epidermis 2. dermis 3. subcutaneous
Skeletal system composed of muscle and is under voluntary control
CNS (Central nervous system) consists of brain and spinal cord, covered by meninges, filled with CSF, CSF is drawn through lumbar puncture
Endocrine system system of glands that regulate hormones
Pituitary gland master gland
Urinary system kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra, filter for waste, regulating body fluid and maintains electrolyte balance
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