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Erwin A&P - Murphy notes On Chapter 1

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Anatomy   study of structure of body  
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Gross anatomy   study of structures seen w/naked eye  
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Microscopic anatomy   study of structures too small to see w/naked eye  
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Physiology   study of the function  
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Pathology   study of disease  
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Pathophysiology - science that   describes consequences of improper functioning body parts  
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Structural Org of Body is simple to:   complex  
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Order of structural org:   cells, tissues, organs, organ/body system, organism  
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Cell is   basic unit of life; building block of body  
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Tissues are groups of:   cells that work together to perform a specific function  
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Tissues are groups of:   cells that work together to perform a specific function  
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Organs are groups of   tissues that work to perform a specific function  
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Organs/Body Systems are groups of   organs that work to perform a specific function  
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Organism/Body   the whole she-bang  
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Integumentary refers to   skin, nails, hair, oil glands & sweat glands  
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Function of integumentary   covers & protects; regulates T  
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Top layer of skin is   epidermis  
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Dermis is the   true skin; active layer;  
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Subcutaneous is layer   below dermis; insulates, connects and adipose  
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Skeletal is the   bones, cartiledge and joints  
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Function of skeletal system   supports body; stores calcium & phosphorus  
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Ligaments are   strong cords that connect bone to bone at joint  
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Muscular system includes:   muscles, tendons & joints  
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muscular system produces   heat  
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Function of muscular sys is   movement  
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Tendons are strong   elastic cords that connect muscles to bone  
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Articulations   joints-areas where bones meet  
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Nervous system includes:   neurons, neuroglia, nerves, brain & spinal cord  
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Function of nervous system:   homeostasis via electrical impulses  
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Neuron   nerve cell that transmits electrical impulses  
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CNS is the   central nervous system  
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CNS includes the   brain and spinal cord  
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PNS is the   peripheral nervous system  
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Endocrine   glands that secrete hormones INTO bloodstream  
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Pituitary is often called the   master gland  
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Endocrine function is   homestasis via hormones  
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Hypo thalamus is the`   area of brain that controls the pituitary gland  
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Hormones - chemical   messangers secreted by the endocrine glands  
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Cardio vascular includes   heart, blood & blood vessels  
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Heart function is   transportation by pumping bloodd  
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What is a fist sized, pump in chest?   heart  
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Atria   two upper, receiving  
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Ventricles   two lower, pumping  
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Valves - structures   which prevent blood from going backward  
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Function of blood is to   transport substances thru body  
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Blood cells are   formed elements that perform specific duties  
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All Blood Cells are formed in:   red bone marrow from stem cells  
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Erythrocytes   RBS's (most numerous of blood cells)  
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Leukocytes   WBC's (protection)  
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Thrombocytes   platelets (clotting)  
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Blood Vessels are   pipes that blood flows thru  
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Aorta is the largest   artery in body; carries O rich blood to supply body  
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Arteries are   thick elastic vessels under hi pressure  
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Arterioles are small arteries that   help control BP by slowing blood down before it hits ??  
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Capillaries are ???   microscopic exchange vessels that connect ???  
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Venuels are ????   small ????  
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Veins are   large vessels w/valves that carry blood to the heart  
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Vena Cavae - ?-?   ?-?  
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Lymphatic includes   lumph, lymph capillaries, lymph vessels, spleen and thymus, tonsils & lymph nodes  
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Lymphatic function is   transport and filter excess fluid back to bloodstream;  
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Lymph is   excess fluid picked up by lymph capillaries;  
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Respiratory includes   nose, pharynx (throat), larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, lungs  
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Respiratory function is   exchange of gases by breathing  
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Alveoli is the   microscopic air sacs at the end of the bronchioles where gas is exchanged  
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Digestive sys includes   mouth, pharynx, esophagus, intestines, liver, GB, pancreas  
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Function of digestive is   breakdown food into smallest molecules for absorption  
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Urinary sys is   excretory  
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Urinary includes   2 kidneys, 2 ureters, 1 bladder, 1 urethera  
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Urinary function   filter blood, regulate pH, BP, fluid & electrolyte balance  
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Nephrons are   microscopic cells in kidneys that filter blood  
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Reproductive Sys function is   to procreate  
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Gonads are   sex organs/glands  
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Male Gonads/Female Gonads   Male: testes/Female: ovaries  
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Gametes are   Sex Cells  
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Male Gametes/female Gametes   Male: sperm/Female: egg/ova  
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Male hormones   testosterone  
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Female hormones   estrogen(feminizing), progesterone(pregnancy)  
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Homeostasis is an   internal state of balance body will try to keep  
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Anatomical position standing:   with face, feet and palms forward; arms at side;  
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Superior   above  
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Inferior   below  
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Anterior/Posterior   Front/Back  
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Ventral   front  
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dorsal   back  
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