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Organization of the Body

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study of the structure of living organisms   anatomy  
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study of the function of living organisms   physiology  
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study of large body structures, visible to naked eye   gross/macroscopic anatomy  
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all the structures (muscles, bones, blood vessels, nerves, etc.) in particular region of body are examined at same time   regional anatomy  
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body structure is studied system-by-system   systemic anatomy  
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regional, systemic, and surface anatomy are all subdivisions of __ anatomy   gross  
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study of internal structures as they relate to the overlying skin surface   surface anatomy  
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deals with structure too small to be seen with naked eye   microscopic anatomy  
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cytology and histology are subdivisions of __ anatomy   microscopic  
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considers the cells of the body   cytology  
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study of tissues   histology  
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traces structural changes that occur in body throughout life span   developmental anatomy  
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subdivision of developmental anatomy, concerns developmental changes that occur before birth   embryology  
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studies structural changes caused by disease   pathological anatomy  
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studies internal structures as visualized by specialized scanning procedures/x-rays   radiographic anatomy  
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structure of biological molecules are investigated   molecular biology  
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molecular biology falls under anatomy when anatomical studies are on the __ level   subcellular  
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essential tool for studying anatomy is the mastery of   anatomical terminology  
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feeling with your hands   palpation  
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listening to organ sounds with stethoscope   auscultation  
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concerns kidney function and urine production   renal physiology  
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explains working of the nervous system   neurophysiology  
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examines operation of heart and blood vessels   cardiovascular physiology  
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anatomy provides a __ image of body's architecture   static  
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physiology reveals the body's __ and animated workings   dynamic  
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often focuses on events at cellular or molecular level   physiology  
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what a structure can do depends on its specific form, key concept called principle of   complementary of structure and function  
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can support and protect body organ because they contain hard mineral deposits   bones  
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blood flows in one direction through the heart because it has __ that prevent backflow   valves  
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simplest level of structural hierarchy   chemical level  
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tiny building blocks of matter   atom  
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atoms combine to form   molecules  
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molecules associate in specific ways to form   organelles  
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basic components of the __ __ are organelles   microscopic cells  
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smallest unit of living things   cells  
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lowest level of structural organization is the   cellular level  
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above the cellular level, in complex organisms (humans), is the   tissue level  
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groups of similar cells that have a common function   tissues  
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epithelium, muscle, connective tissue, and nervous tissue are the four basic   tissue types  
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cover body surfaces and lines its cavities   epithelium  
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provides movement   muscles  
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supports and protects body organs   connective tissue  
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provides means of rapid internal communication by transmitting electrical impulses   nervous tissue  
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discrete structure composed of at least two tissue types (four is more common) that performs a specific function for body   organ  
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extremely complex functions become possible at the   organ level  
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organs that work together to accomplish a common purpose   organ system  
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highest level of structural organization in the living human being is   organism  
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represents sum total of all structural levels working together to keep us alive   organismal level  
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all body cells are   interdependent  
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every living organism must __ __ __ so that its internal environment remains distinct from external environment surrounding it   maintain its boundaries  
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all cells of human body are surrounded by a __ __ membrane   selectively permeable  
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forms external body covering; protects deeper tissues from injury; synthesizing vitamin D, houses cutaneous receptors, sweat, and oil glands   integumentary system  
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includes activities promoted by muscular systems   movement  
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on cellular level, muscle cell's ability to move by shortening is called   contractility  
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ability to sense changes (stimuli) in environment and then respond to them   responsiveness/irritability  
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fast-acting control system of body; responds to internal/external changes by activating appropriate muscles and glands   nervous system  
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all body cells are __ to some extent   irritable  
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breaking down of ingested foodstuffs to simple molecules that can be absorbed into blood   digestion  
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__ blood is distributed to all body cells by cardiovascular system   nutrient-rich  
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in a single-cell organism, amoeba, the cell itself is   digestion factory  
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in multi-cellular human body, digestive system performs breaking down of ingested foodstuffs to simple molecules that can be absorbed into blood, for __ __   entire body  
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state of change; broad term including all chemical reaction that occur within body cells; includes catabolism, anabolism, and cellular respiration   metabolism  
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breaking down substances into their simpler building blocks   catabolism  
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synthesizing more complex cellular structures from simpler substances   anabolism  
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using nutrients and O2 to produce ATP   via cellular respiration  
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energy-rich molecules that power cellular activities   ATP  
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metabolism depends on __ and __ systems to make nutrients and O2 available to blood   digestive; respiratory  
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metabolism depends on __ system to distribute nutrients and O2 throughout the body   cardiovascular  
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metabolism is regulated largely by __ secreted by endocrine system glands   hormones  
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protects/supports body organs; provides framework that muscles use to cause movement; blood cells formed within bones; bones store minerals   skeletal system  
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allows manipulation of environment, locomotion, and facial expression; maintains posture and produces heat   muscular system  
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gland secrete hormones that regulate processes such as growth, reproduction, and nutrient use (metabolism) by body cells   endocrine system  
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blood vessels transport blood, which carries O2, CO2, nutrients, and wastes, etc.; heart pumps blood   cardiovascular system  
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process of removing waste products, non-useful substances produced during digestion and metabolism, from the body   excretion  
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another word for body wastes   excreta  
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during excretion, digestive system rids body of __ __ residues in feces   indigestible food  
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during excretion, urinary system disposes of __ metabolic wastes, such as urea, in urine   nitrogen-containing  
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during excretion, cardiovascular system carries __ (by-product of cellular respiration) by way of blood to lungs where it leaves the body in exhaled air   CO2  
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cellular reproduction occurs at __ and __ level   cellular; organismal  
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picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and returns it to blood; disposes of debris in lymphatic stream; houses WBC; immune response mounts attack against foreign antigens within body   lymphatic system/immunity  
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keeps blood constantly supplied w/O2 and removes CO2; gaseous exchange occurs through walls of air sacs of lungs   respiratory system  
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breaks down foodstuffs into absorbable units that enter blood for distribution to body cells   digestive system  
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eliminates nitrogenous wastes from body; regulates water, electrolyte and acid-base balance of blood   urinary system  
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overall function is production of offspring   reproductive system  
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original cell divides, producing 2 identical daughter cells that may then be used for body growth/repair   cellular reproduction  
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reproductive system's function is regulated by hormones from __ system   endocrine  
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increase in size of body part or organism   growth  
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for true growth to occur, __ activities must occur at faster rate than __ ones   constructive; destructive  
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ultimate goal of all body systems is to   maintain life  
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includes nutrients, O2, and appropriate temperature and atmospheric pressure   survival needs  
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contain chemical substance used for energy and cell building   nutrients  
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rich in carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals   plant-derived foods  
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rich in proteins and fats   animal foods  
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major energy fuel for body cells   carbohydrates  
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essential for building cell structures   proteins  
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provide reserve of energy-rich fuel for body cells   fats  
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mineral that helps to make bones hard and is required for blood clotting   calcium  
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chemical reactions that release energy from foods are   oxidative reactions  
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single most abundant chemical substance in body   H2O  
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for chemical reactions to continue at life-sustaining rates normal __ __ must be maintained   body temperature  
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force that air exerts of surface of body   atmospheric pressure  
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breathing and gas exchange in lungs depends on __ atmospheric pressure   appropriate  
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American psychologist of 20th century who coined the word homeostasis   Walter Cannon  
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dynamic state of equilibrium, or balance, in which internal conditions vary but always within relatively narrow limits   homeostasis  
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factor or event being regulated, in homeostasis   variable  
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all homeostatic control mechanisms are processes involving at least __ __ that work together   three components  
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some type of sensor that monitors environment and responds to stimuli by sending info to the control center, in homeostasis   receptor  
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in homeostasis, info about stimulus (input) is carried from receptor to control center, along a(n)   afferent pathway  
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in homeostasis, level/range at which variable is to be maintained is called   set point  
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determines set point; analyzes info it receives from receptor and determines appropriate response/course of action   control center  
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information (output) flows from control center to effector along   efferent pathway  
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in homeostasis, a(n) __ provides means for control center's response to stimulus   effector  
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most homeostatic control mechanisms are __ feedback mechanisms   negative  
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output shuts off original effect of stimulus, or reduces its intensity, causing variable to change in direction opposite to that of initial change, returning it to ideal value   negative feedback mechanism  
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result or response enhances original stimulus so that response is accelerated   positive feedback mechanism  
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positive feedback mechanisms are often referred to as   cascades  
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most diseases cause a disturbance to homeostasis, a condition called   homeostatic imbalance  
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source of homeostatic imbalance occurs when usual negative feedback mechanisms are __ and destructive positive feedback mechanisms take over   overwhelmed  
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toward head end/upper-part of structure or body; above   superior/cranial  
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away from head end/toward lower part of structure or body; below   inferior/caudal  
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toward or at front of body; in front of   ventral/anterior  
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toward or at back of body; behind   ventral/posterior  
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toward or at midline of body; on inner side of   medial  
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away from midline of body; on outer side of   lateral  
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closer to origin of body part or point of attachment of limb to body trunk   proximal  
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farther from origin of body part or point of attachment of limb to body trunk   distal  
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toward or at body surface   superficial/external  
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away from body surface; more internal   deep/internal  
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head is __ to abdomen   superior  
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navel is __ to chin   inferior  
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breastbone is __ to spine   anterior  
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heart is __ to breastbone   posterior  
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heart is __ to arm   medial  
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arms are __ to chest   lateral  
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collarbone is __ between breastbone and shoulder   intermediate  
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between a more medial and more lateral structure   intermediate  
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elbow is __ to wrist   proximal  
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knee is __ to thigh   distal  
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skin is __ to skeletal muscles   superficial  
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lungs are __ to skin   deep  
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is a standard body position called anatomical position   anatomical reference point  
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body erect w/feet slightly apart; palms face fwd and thumbs point away from body   anatomical position  
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allows us to explain where one body structure is in relation to another   directional terms  
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using anatomical terms saves __ and is less __   words; ambiguous  
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2 fundamental divisions of the body are   axial and appendicular  
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makes up main axis of body; incl head, neck, and trunk   axial  
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consists of appendages/limbs, which are attached to body's axis   appendicular  
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used to designate specific areas within major body division   regional terms  
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sagittal, frontal, and transverse are the three most common   body planes  
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sectioned parts of the body are named for the __ along which it is cut   plane  
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vertical plane that divides body into right and left parts   sagittal plane  
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sagittal plane that lies exactly in midline is called the median plane or __ plane   midsagittal  
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specific sagittal plane that lies exactly in the midline   midsagittal plane  
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all sagittal planes offset from midline are   parasagittal planes  
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lie vertical; however divide body into anterior/posterior parts   frontal plane  
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frontal plane is also called   coronal plane  
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transverse plane is also called   horizontal plane  
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planes running from right-left, dividing body/organ into superior and inferior parts   transverse/horizontal planes  
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many different transverse planes exist, from every possible __ from head-toe   level  
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transverse section is also called a(n)   cross section  
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new medical imaging devices produce __ images rather than 3D images   sectional  
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being/located near/on/toward upper surface of body; opposite of lower or ventral surface; has 2 subdivisions   dorsal cavity  
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dorsal cavity protects fragile __ system organs, brain/spinal cord   nervous  
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cavity that runs bony vertebral column, enclosing delicate spinal cord; part of dorsal cavity   vertebral/spinal cavity  
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cavity in the skull, encasing brain; part of dorsal cavity   cranial cavity  
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spinal cord is continuation of brain, making the __ and __ cavities continuous with one another   cranial; spinal  
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pertaining to the front/anterior; larger of closed body cavities   ventral body cavity  
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ventral body cavity has 2 major subdivisions, which are   thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities  
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ventral body cavity houses internal organs, which are collectively called   viscera/visceral organs  
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an organ in a body cavity   viscus  
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division of ventral body cavity that lies above diaphragm, is bounded peripherally by wall of chest, and contains heart/lungs   thoracic cavity  
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thoracic cavity is divided into lateral __ cavities that each envelope a lung   pleural  
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thoracic cavity division includes superior medial cavity, containing heart, great vessels, and trachea   mediastinum  
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fluid-filled space between the 2-layers of pericardium; within mediastinum; surrounding esophagus, trachea, and other thoracic organs   pericardial cavity  
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separates the thoracic cavity from abdominopelvic cavity; dome-shaped muscle important to breathing   diaphragm  
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2-regions of __ cavity are not physically separated by muscular/membrane wall   abdominopelvic  
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superior portion of abdominopelvic cavity; lined by peritoneum, enclosed by body walls, diaphragm, and pelvic floor; contains visceral organs (as stomach, intestines, and liver)   abdominal cavity  
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inferior portion of abdominopelvic cavity; lies in bony pelvis and contains urinary bladder, some reproductive organs, and rectum   pelvic cavity  
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abdominal and pelvic cavities are not __ with one another   aligned  
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moist membrane found in closed ventral body cavities   serosa/serous membrane  
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walls of __ body cavity and outer surfaces of organs it contains are covered by serosa/serous membrane   ventral  
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part of double-layered membrane that lines walls of ventral body cavity   parietal serosa  
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part of double-layered membrane that lines outer surfaces of organs within ventral body cavity   visceral serosa  
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parietal serosa __ __ on itself to form visceral serosa   folds in  
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parietal serosa is never __ but is always fused to cavity wall   exposed  
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clear, watery fluid secreted by cells of a serous membrane; separates serous membranes; allows organs to slide without friction   serous fluid  
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serous membranes are named for specific __ and __ with which they are associated   cavity; organs  
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parietal pericardium lines __ cavity   pericardial  
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parietal pericardium folds back as visceral pericardium, which covers the   heart  
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lines walls of thoracic cavity   parietal pleurae  
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covers lungs   visceral pleurae  
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associated with wall of abdominopelvic cavity   parietal peritoneum  
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covers most of organs within abdominopelvic cavity   visceral peritoneum  
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RUQ   Right Upper Quadrant  
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LUQ   Left Upper Quadrant  
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RLQ   Right Lower Quadrant  
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LLQ   Left Lower Quadrant  
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transverse and median plane passes through umbilicus at right angles, resulting in   abdominopelvic quadrants  
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two transverse and two para sagittal planes, positioned like a tic-tac-toe grid on abdomen create   abdominopelvic regions  
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center-most region deep to and surrounding navel   umbilical region  
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located superior to umbilical region   epigastric region  
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upon, above   epi-  
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belly   gastri-  
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located inferior to umbilical region   hypogastric/pubic region  
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below   hypo-  
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located lateral to hypogastric region   right and left iliac/inguinal regions  
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superior part of hip bone   iliac  
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lie lateral to umbilical region   right and left lumbar regions  
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loin   lumbus  
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lie lateral to epigastric region   right and left hypochondriac regions  
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cartilage   chondro  
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commonly called mouth, contains teeth and tongue; part of and continuous w/cavity of digestive organs, which opens to exterior at anus   oral and digestive cavities  
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located within and posterior to nose, part of respiratory system passageways   nasal cavity  
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in skull; house eyes and present them in an anterior position   orbital cavities  
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in skull; lie just medial to eardrums; contain tiny bony that transmit sound vibrations to hearing receptors in inner ears   middle ear cavities  
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joint cavities; enclosed within fibrous capsules that surround freely moving joints   synovial cavities  
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membranes lining synovial cavities secrete __ fluid that reduces friction as bones move across one another   lubricating  
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regional term for: forehead   frontal  
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regional term for: eyes   orbital  
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regional term for: nose   nasal  
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regional term for: mouth   oral  
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regional term for: chin   mental  
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regional term for: anterior neck   cervical (anterior)  
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regional term for: middle of anterior thoracic   sternal  
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regional term for: armpit   axillary  
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regional term for: breast areas   mammary  
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regional term for: naval   umbilical  
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regional term for: inferior to umbilical   pelvic  
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regional term for: inferior to pelvic   inguinal/groin  
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regional term for: inferior to inguinal/groin   pubic/genital  
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regional term for: anterior tip of shoulder   acromial (anterior)  
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regional term for: anterior upper arm   brachial (anterior)  
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regional term for: inside/anterior elbow   antecubital  
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regional term for: anterior forearm   antebrachial (anterior)  
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regional term for: wrist   carpal  
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regional term for: hand   manus  
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regional term for: thumb   poliex  
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regional term for: palm of hand   palmar  
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regional term for: fingers and toes, excludes big toe and thumb   digital  
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regional term for: posterior to palm of hand   metacarpal  
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regional term for: posterior forearm   antebrachial (posterior)  
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regional term for: posterior elbow/bone-tip of elbow   olecranal  
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regional term for: posterior upper arm   brachial (posterior)  
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regional term for: posterior tip of shoulder   acromial (posterior)  
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regional term for: ear   otic  
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regional term for: back of head   occipital  
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regional term for: posterior neck   cervical (posterior)  
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regional term for: back   dorsal  
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regional term for: should blades   scapular  
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regional term for: spine   vertebral  
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regional term for: lateral to spinal column   lumbar  
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regional term for: medial to gluteal   sacral  
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regional term for: lateral to sacral   gluteal  
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regional term for: between anus and external genitalia   perineal  
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regional term for: hips   coxal  
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regional term for: anterior/posterior thigh   femoral  
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regional term for: anterior knee   patellar  
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regional term for: posterior knee   popliteal  
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regional term for: anterior leg/shin   crural  
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regional term for: posterior leg/calf of leg   sural  
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regional term for: lateral to calf/shin of leg   fibular/peroneal  
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regional term for: foot   pedal  
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regional term for: ankle   tarsal  
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regional term for: heel of foot   calcaneal  
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regional term for: bottom/arch of foot   plantar  
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regional term for: big toe of foot   hallux  
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regional term for: top of foot   metatarsal  
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formation of a platelet plug is an example of a(n) __ feedback mechanism   positive  
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positive feedback cycle for a platelet plug ends once   plug is formed  
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positive feedback cycle for a platelet plug is initiated when   break/tear occurs in blood vessel wall  
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once a break/tear occurs in blood vessel wall, in a positive feedback cycle for a platelet plug, platelets begin to   adhere to site and release chemicals  
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once platelets adhere to site and release chemicals, in a positive feedback cycle for a platelet plug, released chemicals   attract more platelets  
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in homeostasis, a(n) __ produces change in variable   stimulus  
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in homeostasis, a receptor detects __   change  
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in homeostasis, input is info sent along afferent pathway to __ __   control center  
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in homeostasis, output is info sent along efferent pathway to __   effector  
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in homeostasis, response of effector feeds back to __ effect of stimulus and __ variable to homeostatic level   reduce; returns  
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pelvic cavity is __ to abdominal cavity   perpendicular  
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lines the pericardial cavity   parietal pericardium  
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covers the heart   visceral pericardium  
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lines the thoracic cavity   parietal pleura  
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covers the organs in the abdominopelvic cavity   visceral peritoneum  
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lines the abdominopelvic cavity   parietal peritoneum  
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cervical   neck  
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coxal   hip  
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acromial   point of shoulder  
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antcubital   front of elbow  
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occipital   back of head  
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vertebral   spinal column  
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buccal   cheek  
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otic   ear  
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plantar   sole  
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carpal   wrist  
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brachial   arm  
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inguinal   groin  
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popliteal   back of knee  
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pedal   foot  
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tarsal   ankle  
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mental   chin  
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olecranal   back of elbow  
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axillary   armpit  
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frontal   forehead  
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orbital   eye  
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interactions among molecules such as water, DNA, and proteins   chemical level  
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smallest units of living things   cells  
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similar cells with a common function   tissues  
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several tissues performing a specific function   organs  
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several organs integrated to do a major physiological task   organ systems  
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regulation of blood clotting is example of   positive feedback system  
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broken or damaged blood vessel is __ __ in positive feedback system   initial signal  
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blood platelets adhere to damaged site is __ to initial signal in positive feedback system   response  
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release chemicals that attract more platelets is __ of blood platelets in positive feedback system   action  
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blood clot seals tear in damaged blood vessel is   event that ends positive feedback loop  
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hypogastric region   lower-middle portion of abdomen  
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epigastric region   upper-middle portion of abdomen  
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right & left inguinal regions   abdominal regions lateral to hypogastric  
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left and right lumbar regions   abdominal regions lateral to umbilical region  
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right and left hypochondriac regions   abdominal regions lateral to epigastric region  
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example of negative feedback system   regulation of body temperature  
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effector   provides means to respond to stimulus  
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example of a regulated variable   temperature  
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receptor/sensor   monitors changes in environment  
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control center   determines set point & appropriate system response  
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abdominal cavity   contains stomach, intestines, & spleen  
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thoracic cavity   contains lungs & heart  
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pelvic cavity   contains bladder & rectum  
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cranial cavity   contains brain  
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vertebral cavity   contains spinal cord  
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oral cavity   contains teeth & tongue  
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nasal cavity   part of respiratory passages  
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orbital cavity   contains eyes  
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middle ear cavity   contains bones to transmit sound vibrations  
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synovial cavity   associated w/knee, elbow, & other joints  
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nervous system   contains brain & spinal cord  
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endocrine system   contains pituitary & thyroid glands  
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cardiovascular system   contains heart & blood vessels  
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urinary system   contains kidneys & bladder  
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reproductive system   contains testes & ovaries  
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function of nervous system   responds to internal & external stimuli  
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function of endocrine system   secretes hormones  
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function of cardiovascular system   pumps & transports blood  
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function of urinary system   eliminate nitrogenous wastes  
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function of reproductive system   produce sperm & eggs  
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cephalic   head  
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femoral   thigh  
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mammary   breast  
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crural   leg  
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antebrachial   forearm  
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integumentary system includes   skin, hair, and nails  
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skeletal system includes   bones, cartilage, and ligaments  
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respiratory system includes   trachea, bronchi, and lungs  
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digestive system includes   stomach, intestines, and liver  
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lymphatic system includes   spleen and white blood cells  
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function of respiratory system   supplies body w/oxygen & eliminates carbon dioxide waste  
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function of lymphatic system   defends the body from disease  
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function of digestive system   breaks down food  
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function of integumentary system   separates body's internal from external environment  
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function of muscular system   provides locomotion  
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excels in observing metabolic processes   positron emission tomography (PET)  
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synovial cavity lies between bones at a(n)   joint  
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decreases friction produced by movement of organs with which it is associated   serous fluid  
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__ __ of hollow organs is lined with epithelium   inner surface  
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covers the outer surface of organs in a body cavity   visceral serosa membrane  
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medical term for the lower right area of the trunk   right inguinal region  
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where the lungs are located   pleural cavity  
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cuts body diagonally between horizontal & vertical planes   oblique section  
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divides body in 2 equal but non-identical left & right parts along midline   midsagittal plane  
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included in the appendicular part of the body   upper limbs  
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if the human body temperature drops below 37° C   metabolic reactions become slower  
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responsiveness   physiological ability to sense changes in environment & respond to them  
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developmental anatomy traces structural changes that occur in body   throughout life span  
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visceral serosa cover   organs  
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visceral pericardium covers   a organ  
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microscopic anatomy requires   magnification to study  
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intelligence can be useful but is   not a necessary life function  
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skeletal system   produces blood cells  
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nervous system   works very quickly to control all changes in the body  
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spinal cord is located in __ body cavity   dorsal  
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release of oxytocin to increase strength of labor contractions is   example of positive feedback system  
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The spleen is the largest organ in   lymphatic system  
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respiratory system consists of   nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, & lungs  
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NOT one of three components of homeostatic control systems   stimulus (cause of the initial change)  
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dorsal body cavity houses   cranial & vertebral cavities  
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ventral body cavity houses   thoracic & abdominopelvic cavities  
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is made of approximately 20% oxygen   air  
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homeostatic imbalance has occurred when a(n)   person becomes ill  
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divides body into anterior & posterior parts   frontal/coronal, plane  
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person w/appendicitis will most often present w/pain in   RLQ  
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homeostasis is carried out in __ cell &, therefore, __ system   every; every  
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homeostasis requires a complex interplay of __ __ components   many cellular  
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tissues are made of groups of   related cells  
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is that some variable is out of balance & is brought back into balance   key to negative feedback  
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appendicular body contains   arms, legs, & their distal extensions  
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receptor, control center, and effectors are parts of ALL   homeostatic mechanisms  
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best defines physiology   study of how body parts work & carry out their life-sustaining activities  
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best describes macroscopic anatomy   study of large body structures visible to naked eye  
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embryology   subdivision of anatomy that deals w/developmental changes that occur before birth  
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this phenomenon exemplifies principle of complementarity of structure & function   blood flows in one direction through heart because heart has valves that prevent backflow  
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organismal level   represents sum total of all structural levels working together to keep us alive  
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exemplifies necessary life function of maintaining boundaries   human body as a whole is enclosed and protected by the integumentary system  
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metabolism includes   breaking down substances into their simpler building blocks, synthesizing complex cellular structures from simpler substances, & using nutrients & oxygen to produce ATP  
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result/response of positive feedback mechanisms   enhances original stimulus, & response is accelerated  
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directional terms allow us to explain   where one body structure is in relation to another  
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breastbone is ventral   to spine  
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chin is cranial   to navel  
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humans may differ in their external & internal   anatomies  
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well over 90% of all structures present in any human body match   textbook descriptions  
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extreme anatomical variations are seldom because   they are incompatible w/life  
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regional term designating limbs   appendicular part  
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coronal plane divides body into   anterior & posterior parts  
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vertical plane divides body into   right & left parts  
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thoracic & abdominopelvic cavities   ventral body cavity subdivision  
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serosa/serous membrane, can be found within   ventral body cavity  
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