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A&P I Unit I
| Term | Info |
|---|---|
| Extracellular Fluid/ECF | Maintains the Intracellular Fluid in blood and limp. bodily fluid outside of cells |
| Homoeostasis | Stable internal environment Maintaining it is absolutely vital to an organism's survival Homo -- unchanging Stasis -- Standing |
| Physiology/Mechanistic Approach | Explains how it does its job |
| Physiology/Teleological Approach | Explains WHY it needs to be done |
| Levels of Organization | Atoms --> Molecules --> Cells --> Tissues --> Organs --> Organ Systems --> Organisms --> Population of Species |
| Physiology | Is the study of the normal function of a living organism |
| Anatomy | Is the study of structure |
| Distal | Towards end of extremities. In limbs |
| Proximal | Closer to the trunk in limbs |
| Deep | To the core of the body |
| Anterior | To the front |
| Posterior | To the back; same as dorsal |
| Dorsal | To the back; same as posterior |
| Ventral | To the front |
| Superficial | Near the surface |
| Medial | Being close to mid-line |
| Lateral | To the side |