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Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

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study of structure of the body and how parts relate to one another   Anatomy  
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study of the function of the body   Physiology  
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study of the large body structures that can be easily examined without any type of magnification   Gross Anatomy  
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all structures in one area are studied   regional  
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studied system by system   systematic  
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study structures with aid of magnification   microscopic anatomy  
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study the cells of the body   cytology  
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study of the tissues   histology  
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Structural changes in the body cells, tissues, organs caused by disease   Pathological Anatomy  
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Structural changes in an individual from conception through old age   Developmental Anatomy  
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study usually divided by system   Physiology  
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What a structure is capable of doing depends critically on its specific architecture   Principle of Complementary of structure and function  
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Hierarchy of structural of structural organization   Atom-cells-tissues-organs-organ system-organism  
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system external body covering, protection, contains receptors   Integumantary System  
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protects and supports body organs, provides framework for muscles to cause movement   skeletal System  
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all body muscle and aids for muscle movement   Muscular System  
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fast acting control system   nervous System  
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Entirely of glans that secrete hormones to control body processes, slow acting control system   Endocrine System  
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carries oxygen and carbon dioxide, nutrients, wastes to and from all body systems   Cardiovascular System  
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picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and returns it to the blood   lymphatic System  
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protects body against foreign invaders, only system without organs, only cells   Immune System  
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known as urinary system, removes nitrogenous waste, retaining water   Excretory System  
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supplies oxygen to blood and gets rid of waste carbon dioxide   Respiratory System  
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breaks down food food so it can be absorbed; remove waste from bpdy   Digestive System  
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helps reproduce an offspring   Reproductive System  
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Survival needs   Nutrients, water, oxygen, water, body temp, atmospheric pressure  
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Important life processes   Maintenance of boundaries: cell membrane,skin Movement- muscles, blood, food, urine Responsiveness- sensitivity  
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set point at what variable is to be maintained   Control Center  
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sensor that monitor environment   Receptors  
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provides the means to control center   effector  
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Control Center sends out signals to decrease   Negative Feedback  
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Control Center send out signals to increase stimulus or increases effects   Positive feedback  
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Inability to maintain homeostasis Most diseases are caused by it   homeostatic imbalance  
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