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| A grouping of like cells working together. |
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| Tissue that covers surfaces and lines cavities. |
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| If there are several layers and if the outer layer consists of flat cells, then the tissue is called a |
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| Stratified Squamous Epithelium |
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| Tissue that supports other tissues, holds tissues together, or fills spaces. |
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| The tm used for material found among and outside the cells of connective tissue is |
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| Atoms combine to form molecules. |
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| Cells are made up of molecules. |
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| Tissues consist of similar types of cells. |
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| Organs are made up of different types of tissues. |
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| Organ systems consist of different organs that work together closely. |
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| Traces structural changes that occur in the body throughout the life span. |
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| A subdivision of developmental anatomy, concerns developmental changes that occur before birth. |
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| Studies structural changes caused by disease. |
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| Studies internal structures as visualized by X-ray images or specialized scanning procedures. |
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| Is the study of large body structures visible to the naked eye, such at the heart, lungs, and kidneys. |
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| All the structures (muscles, bones, blood vessels, nerves, etc.) in a particular region of the body, such as the abdomen or leg, are examined at the same time. |
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| The study of internal structures as they relate to the overlying skin surface. |
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| Which considers the cells of the body. |
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| Concerns kidney function and urine production. |
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| Explains the workings of the nervous system. |
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| Cardiovascular physiology. |
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| Examines the operation of the heart and blood vessels. |
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| Forms the external body covering, and protects deeper tissues from injury. |
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| What does Integumentary System do. |
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| Synthesizes vitamin D, and houses cutaneous (pain, pressure, etc.) receptors and sweat and oil glands. |
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| Protects and supports body organs, and provides a framework the muscles use to cause movement. |
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| Allows manipulation of the environment, locomotion, and facial expression. maintains posture, and produces heat. |
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| Lymphatic system/immunity. |
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| Picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and returns it to blood. |
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| Keeps blood constantly supplied with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide. |
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| Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells. |
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| What are the two main ways to split the abdominopelvic regions up: |
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1. 4 quadrants
2. 9 regions (more specific) |
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| Eliminates nitrogenous wastes from the body. Regulates water, electrolyte and acid-base balance of the blood. |
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| As the fast-acting control system of the body. it responds to internal and external changes by activating appropriate muscles and glands. |
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| Glands secrete hormones that regulate processes such as growth, reproduction, and nutrient us (metabolism) by body cells. |
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| Blood vessels transport blood, which carries oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, wastes, etc. The heart pumps blood. |
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| Occurs at the cellular and the organismal level. |
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| The original cell divides, producing two identical daughter cells that may then be used for body growth or repair. |
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| Reproduction of the human organism |
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| Making a whole new person, is the major task of the reproductive system. |
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| Is an increase in size of a body part or the organism. |
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| Taken in via the diet, contain the chemical substances used for energy and cell building. |
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| Are rich in carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. |
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| Are richer in proteins and fats. |
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| Are the major energy fuel for body cells. |
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| Are essential for building cell structures. |
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| Helps to make bones hard and is required for blood clotting. |
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| Approximately what percentage of oxygen (air) do we breathe? |
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| What percentage of water is our body weight and is the single most abundant chemical substance in the body? |
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| The first eight weeks of development after fertilization of a human egg. |
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| The complete development of an individual from fertilization to death. |
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| Cellular structure and functions. |
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| Microscopic structure of tissues. |
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| Structure that can be examined without a microscope. |
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| Structure of specific systems of the body such as the nervous or respiratory systems. |
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| Specific regions of the body such as the head or chest. |
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| Surface markings of the body to understand internal anatomy through visualization and palpation (gentle touch). |
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| Body structures that can be visualized with x-rays. |
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| Structural changes (gross to microscopic) associated with disease. |
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| Examples of Chemical Level |
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| Atoms (C,H,O,N,P); Molecule (DNA) |
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| Examples of Cellular level |
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| Epithelial and connective tissues; smooth muscle tissue layers; epithelial tissue (stomach) |
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| Molecules combine to form cells, the basic structural and functional units of an organism that are composed of chemicals. |
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| Tissues are groups of cells and the materials surrounding them that work together to perform a particular function. |
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| Covers body surfaces, lines hollow organs and cavities, and forms glands. |
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| Connects, supports, and protects body organs while distributing blood vessels to other tissues. |
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| Contracts to make body parts move and generates heat. |
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| The more particles of matter present in a confined space, the greater the chance that they will collide (think of people crowding into a subway car at rush hour). |
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| Are chemical compounds that speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy needed for a reaction to occur |
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