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Anatomy flash cards for Exam

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the study of structure, their forms and organization   anatomy  
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-subject is erect -the face is forward -upper limbs at the side -palms forward   anatomical position  
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study of body functions, what they do and how they do it   physiology  
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pleural cavities (right and left)-contain the lungs; pericardial cavity; the mediastinum   thoracic cavity  
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located on the anterior/ventral(belly) side of the body; contains the organs called viscera; two subdivisions: thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity   ventral cavity  
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covers organs   visceral membrane  
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located near the the posterior/dorsal(back) surface of the body; composed of cranial cavity and vertebral/spinal canal   dorsal cavity  
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lungs   pleura  
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depressing it so the control mechanism is shut off   negative feedback  
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enhancing it so the reaction is continued at an even more vigorous rate   positive feedback  
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lines cavities   parietal membrane  
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heart   pericardium  
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maintenance of a stable internal environment despite an ever changing outside environment   homeostasis  
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negative feedback- blood sugar levels, body temperature, blood pressure; positive feedback- control of blood clotting, enhancement of labor contractions, baby suckling for milk   examples of homeostasis  
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refers to a section that divides the body into anterior(front) and posterior(back) portions   coronal section/frontal section  
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refers to a lengthwise cut that divides the body into right and left sides   sagittal section  
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refers to a cut that divides the body into upper and lower portions   transverse section  
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atom -> molecule -> macromolecule -> organelle -> cell -> tissue -> organ -> organ system -> organism   order of complexity  
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protect tissues, regulate body temp., support sensory receptors; skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, sebaceous glands   integumentary system  
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provide frame, protect soft tissues, provide attachments for muscles, produce blood cells, store inorganic salts; bones, ligaments, cartilage   skeletal system  
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cause movements, maintain posture, produce body heat; muscles   muscular system  
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detect changes, receive and interpret sensory information, stimulate muscles and glands; brain spinal cord, nerves, sense organs   nervous system  
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control metabolic activities of body structures; glands that secrete hormones   endocrine system  
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move blood through blood vessels, transport substances throughout body; heart, arteries, capillaries, veins   cardiovascular system  
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return tissue fluid to the blood, carry certain absorbed food molecules, defend the body against infection; lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, thymus, spleen   lymphatic system  
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receive, break down and absorb food, eliminate unabsorbed material; mouth, tongue, teeth, salivary glands, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small & large intestines   digestive system  
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intake and output of air, exchange of gases between air and blood; nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs   respiratory system  
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remove wastes from blood, maintain water and electrolyte balance, store and transport urine; kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra   urinary system  
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produce and maintain sperm cells, transfer sperm cells into female reproductive tract, produce and maintain egg cells, receive sperm cells, support development of an embryo and function in birth process   reproductive system  
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a thin sheet of fibers that underlies the epithelium   basement membrane  
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a short band of tough, flexible, fibrous connective tissue that connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint   ligament  
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a flexible but inelastic cord of strong fibrous collagen tissue attaching a muscle to a bone   tendon  
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form protective barriers(outer layers of the skin and inner lining of the mouth), secretion, absorption, and excretion   epithelial tissue  
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bind, support, protect, fill spaces, store fat, produce blood cells   connective tissue  
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movement   muscle tissue  
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transmit impulses for coordination, regulation, integration and sensory reception   nervous tissue  
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single layer   simple  
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tissue with cells that are in layers   stratified  
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tissue with cells that appear to be in layers, but are not   pseudostratified  
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single layer of flattened cells; common site for diffusion and filtration; forms the walls of the capillaries and air sacs of lungs   simple squamous  
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single layer of cube-shaped cells; secretes glandular products; lines the kidney tubules and ducts of salivary glands   simple cuboidal  
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single layer of elongated cells; secretes digestive fluids and absorbs nutrients; forms the lining of the stomach and intestines   simple columnar  
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all cells touch the basement membrane, but not all reach the surface; commonly possesses cilia that move mucous; forms the linings of respiratory tracts   pseudostratified columnar  
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consists of many layers with a relatively flat outer layer; relatively thick layer that provides protection; forms the lining of the oral cavity, anal canal, and vagina   stratified squamous  
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consists of 2-3 layers of cube-shaped cells; layering provides more protection; forms the lining of the lumen   stratified cuboidal  
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consists of several layers of elongated cells; secretes digestive fluids and absorbs; forms the lining of the pharynx and male urethra   stratified columnar  
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the cells may change shape changes between cube-shape to possibly flattened due to increased tension; forms a barrier that prevents contents from diffusing back; forms the linings of the bladder and ureters   transitional  
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composed of mostly fibroblasts and bonds the skin to underlying organs   loose connective tissue  
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found beneath the skin and around joints that function in cushioning joints, insulation, and stores energy   adipose tissue  
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composed of thin, branched fibers of collagen and forms the framework of the lymph nodes and liver   reticular connective tissue  
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very strong tissue that lacks a good blood supply and is located in tendons   dense connective tissue (regular)  
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contains yellow fibers and imparts an elastic quality to the spinal column   elastic connective tissue  
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has a good blood supply and functions as a point of attachment for muscles, support and protection   bone  
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highly resistant to wear that is found on the ends of articulating bones   hyaline cartilage  
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serves as a shock absorbing material between bones and is found in intervertebral disks   fibrocartilage  
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provides strength and flexibility and located in the external ear and larynx   elastic cartilage  
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formed inside the bone and functions include transportation of substances in the body   blood  
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thicker, interwoven, and more randomly organized tissue found in the dermis   dense connective tissue (irregular)  
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