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MCAT Anatomy CH 1
Anatomy and Physiology
Word | Definition |
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Anatomy | Greek origin "a cutting open" the study of internal and external structures of the body and physical relationships among body parts. |
Physiology | Greek origin, the study of how living organisms perform their vital functions. |
Histology | The study of the structure of tissue |
Prone | Face down. |
Supine | Face up. |
Examples of Positive Feedback | 1. Blood clotting 2. Increasingly forceful labor contractions during childbirth |
Cytology | The study of the internal structure of cells |
Tissues | Groups of specialized cells and cell products that work together to perform specific functions. Tissues combine to form organs |