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the study of internal and external structures of the body and the physical relationships among body parts
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anatomy
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the study of how organisms perform their vital functions
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physiology
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the examination of relatively large structures and features usually visible with the unaided eye
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gross/macroscopic anatomy
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macro anatomy of general form and superficial markings
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surface anatomy
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macro anatomy of anatomical organization
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regional anatomy
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macro anatomy study of structure of organ systems
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systemic anatomy
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groups of organs that function together in a coordinated manner
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organ systems
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macro anatomy that covers the changes that occur between conception and physical maturity
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developmental anatomy
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study of early developmental processes (first 2 months)
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embryology
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anatomy dealing with structures that require a microscope to see
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microscopic anatomy
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the analysis of individual cells
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cytology
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the simplest units of life
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cells
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the examination of tissues
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histology
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a combination and organization of tissues into a conglomerate
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organ
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the study of functions of cells
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cell physiology
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the study of physiology of specific organs
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special physiology
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the physiological study of organ systems
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systemic physiology
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the study of diseases on organs or system functions
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pathological physiology
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lowest level of organization
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atomic level
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second level of organization
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chemical or molecular level
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level of organization involving the interactions of molecules to form cells and organelles; the smallest living units in the body
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cell level
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level of organization involving the interactions of cells performing one or more specific functions
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tissue level
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level of organization involving two or more tissues working in combination to perform specific functions
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organ level
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level of organization involving the interaction between organs
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organ system level
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level of organization involving all organ systems of the body working together to maintain life and health
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organism level
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the organs of this system function in protecting against environmental hazards, regulating body temperature, and providing sensory information
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integumentary system
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the organs of this system include skin, hair, nails, sweats glands
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integumentary system
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the organs of this system functino in providing support and protection for other tissues, storing calcium and other minerals, and forming blood cells
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skeletal system
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the organs of this system include bones, cartilages, associated ligaments, bone marrow
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skeletal system
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the organs of this system include skeletal muscles and associated tendons and aponeuroses
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muscular system
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the organs of this system function in providing movement, protection and support for other tissues, generating heat and maintaining body temps
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muscular system
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the organs of this system include the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, sense organs
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nervous system
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the organs of this system function in directing immediate responses to stimuli, coordinating or moderating activity in other organ systems, provides and interprets sensory information about external and internal conditions
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nervous system
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the organs of this system include pituitary gland, thyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal glands, gonads
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endocrine system
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the organs of this system funtion in directing long term changes in the activities of other organ systems, adjusting metabolic activity, controls structural and functional changes during development
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endocrine system
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the organs of this system are the heart, blood vessels, blood
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cardiovascular system
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the organs of this system function in distributing blood cells, water, nutrients, heat, etc.
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cardiovascular system
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the organs of this system include the spleen, thymus, lymphatic vessels, tonsils, lymph nodes
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lymphatic system
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the organs of this system function in defending against infection and disease and returning tissue fluids to the bloodstream
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lymphatic system
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the organs of this system include lungs, alveoli, bronchi, trachea, sinuses, nasal cavities, larynx
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respiratory system
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the organs of this system funtion in delivering air to alveoli where gas exchange occurs, providing oxygen to bloodstream, removing CO2 from bloodstream, producing sounds for communication
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respiratory system
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the organs of this system include the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra
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urinary system
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the organs of this system function in excreting wastes from blood, controlling water balance, storing urine, regulating blood ion concentrations and pH
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urinary system
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the organs of this system include testes, penis, ovaries, vagina, mammary glands
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reproductive system
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the organs of this system function in producing sex-specific hormones and reproductive gametes
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reproductive system
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the existence of a stable internal environment
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homeostasis
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the existence of a stable internal environment
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homeostasis
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the existence of a stable internal environment
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homeostasis
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when the activities of a cell, tissue, organ , or organ system adjust automatically in response to some environmental change
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autoregulation/intrinsic regulation
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when the activities of a cell, tissue, organ , or organ system adjust automatically in response to some environmental change
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autoregulation/intrinsic regulation
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when the activities of a cell, tissue, organ , or organ system adjust automatically in response to some environmental change
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autoregulation/intrinsic regulation
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results from the activites of the nervous system or endocrine system to adjust some function of the body
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extrinsic regulation
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results from the activites of the nervous system or endocrine system to adjust some function of the body
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extrinsic regulation
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results from the activites of the nervous system or endocrine system to adjust some function of the body
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extrinsic regulation
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a sensor that is sensitive to a particular change in environment or stimulus
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receptor
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integration center which receives and processes information supplied by a receptor
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control center
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a sensor that is sensitive to a particular change in environment or stimulus
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receptor
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a sensor that is sensitive to a particular change in environment or stimulus
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receptor
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integration center which receives and processes information supplied by a receptor
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control center
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a cell or organ that responds to the commands of the control center
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effector
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integration center which receives and processes information supplied by a receptor
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control center
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a variation outside the desired range triggers an automatic response that corrects the situation
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negative feedback
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a cell or organ that responds to the commands of the control center
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effector
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a cell or organ that responds to the commands of the control center
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effector
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a variation outside the desired range triggers an automatic response that corrects the situation
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negative feedback
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initial stimulus produces a response that exaggerates or enhances the change in original conditions
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positive feedback
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a variation outside the desired range triggers an automatic response that corrects the situation
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negative feedback
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initial stimulus produces a response that exaggerates or enhances the change in original conditions
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positive feedback
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initial stimulus produces a response that exaggerates or enhances the change in original conditions
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positive feedback
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the human form is generally shown in ___ when dealing with anatomical illustrations
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anatomical position
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the human form is generally shown in ___ when dealing with anatomical illustrations
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anatomical position
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the human form is generally shown in ___ when dealing with anatomical illustrations
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anatomical position
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a person laying down in the anatomical position is said to be ___ when face up
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supine
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a person laying down in the anatomical position is said to be ___ when face up
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supine
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a person laying down in the anatomical position is said to be ___ when face down
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prone
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a person laying down in the anatomical position is said to be ___ when face up
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supine
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a person laying down in the anatomical position is said to be ___ when face down
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prone
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a person laying down in the anatomical position is said to be ___ when face down
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prone
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