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Chapter 1
Anatomy and Physiology: Organization and General Plan of the Body
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | study of the body Structure |
| Physiology | study of the body functions. |
| Pathophysiology | study of disorders of functions |
| Chemical(Anatomy) | atoms and compounds |
| Cells | smallest living unit |
| Tissues | group of CELLS with similar structure and function |
| Epithelial Tissue | covers or lines body surfaces |
| Connective Tissue | connect and support parts of the body |
| Muscle Tissue | contraction for motility, peristalsis, gland secretion, etc. |
| Nerve Tissue | generate and transmit electrochemical impulses |
| Organs | group of Tissues that work together to perform a specific function |
| Organ Systems | a group of organs that work to perform a function |
| Organism | all body functions contributing to a living being |
| Metabolism | all of the chemical reactions and physical processes that take place in the body |
| Metabolic Rate | speed at which the body produces energy and hear( energy production/time) |
| Homeostasis | remaining mostly stable in an unstable environment |
| Negative Feedback | reversal of a function brought about by monitoring the results of the function |
| Positive Feedback | enhancement of a function(child birth) |