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Midterm Exam Prep. Chapter 1: Introduction to the human body.

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show Anatomy.  
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What is the branch of science that describes how the body works or functions?   show
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show The body is organized from the very simple to the complex.  
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show Atoms, large molecules, cells, tissues, organs, organs systems, organism.  
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What does the Endocrine system do?   show
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What does the Circulatory system do?   show
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What does the Lymphatic system do?   show
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show Homeostasis is the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment.  
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show Anatomical position refers to a person standing erect with face forward, upper limbs hanging to the sides, and palms of the hands facing forward.  
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show Superior = above Inferior = below  
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show Distal means away from the point of attachment. Proximal means closer to the point of attachment.  
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show Anterior = front Posterior = back  
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show Lateral = side. Medial = middle.  
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What does ventral and dorsal mean?   show
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What does superficial and deep mean?   show
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show Sagittal plane.  
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show Frontal plane (AKA coronal plane)  
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Which plane divides the body horizontally creating a upper and lower body.   show
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What are Viscera.   show
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Define cavities.   show
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What are the two main cavities of te body?   show
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show Cranial cavity and the vertebral cavity.  
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What two divisions are in the ventral cavity.   show
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show Heart and lungs.  
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show Stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen and kidneys.  
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What organs are contained in the pelvic cavity?   show
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