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| The study of the structure of an organism and the relationships of its parts. |
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| The concept of self-organization and self-maintenance as a characteristic of all living organisms; self-making |
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| Define 'Bilateral Symmetry' |
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| The concept of the right and left sides the body being approximate mirror images of each other. |
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The frontal plane;
Divides the body into front and back portions. |
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| Relative constancy of the normal body's internal (fluid) environment. |
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An idea or scientific concept; usually based on previous ideas or observations, that is proposed as a possible explanation of nature or a natural process.
They undergo intense testing before being accepted widely in the scientific community. |
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| Complex, intertwining set of chemical processes by which life is made possible for a living organism. |
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| Longitudinal plane that divides the body or a part into left and right sides. |
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| The classification of body type determined on the basis of certain physical characteristics. |
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| The scientific term based on a person's name |
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| The study of diseased body structures. |
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| The scientific study of an organism's body function. |
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Relating to the viscera (internal organs);
Toward or on the internal organs (opposite of parietal) |
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The wasting away of tissue;
decrease in size of a part;
aslso referred to as 'disuse atrophy' |
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| Refers to a disease native to a local region of the world. |
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| The theory, or study, of the factors involved in causing a disease. |
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| Define 'Positive Feedback' |
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Feedback control system that is stimulatory;
tends to amplify or reinforce a change in the internal environment. |
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| Define 'Negative Feedback' |
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| Feedback control system in which the level of a variable is changed in the direction opposite to that of the initial stimulus. |
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| Refers to a disease of undetermined cause. |
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| Early, latent stage of an infection, during which an infection has begun but signs or symptoms have not yet developed in the host. |
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| The pattern of a disease's development. |
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| Subjective deviation from normal that marks the presence of a disease. |
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| A collection of signs or symptoms, usually with a common cause that defines or gives a clear picture of a pathological condition. |
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Cells making complex molecules (i.e. hormones) from simpler compounds (i.e. amino acids);
opposite of catabolism. |
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| The breakdown of food compounds or cytoplasmic constituents into simpler compounds. |
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| Define 'Dehydration Synthesis' |
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The anabolic process by which molecules are joined to form larger molecules;
often called 'condensation reaction' because it joins molecules together into a denser mass. |
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| To alter the shape of a protein by a change in pH, heat, or some other manner to change its chemical properties. |
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| The chemical process in which a compound is split by addition of H; and OH- portions of a water molecule |
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| Atoms with the same atomic number but different atomic masses. |
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| A compound that combines with an acid or with a base to form a weaker acid or base, thereby lessening the change in hydrogen ion concentration that would occur without the buffer. |
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| Any of a group of naturally occuring lipid based substances that act in a hormone-like way to affect many body functions including vasodilation, uterin smooth muscle contraction, and the inflammatory response. |
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| An isotope that is unstable and undergoes nuclear breakdown. |
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| Define 'Decomposition Reaction' |
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| The chemical reaction that breaks down a substance into two or more simpler substances. |
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| Electrocovalent bond; bond formed by transfering of electrons from one atom to another. |
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| Define 'Exchange Reaction' |
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| Chemical reaction that breaks down a compound and then synthesizes and new compound by switching portions of the molecules. |
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| A bond that forms between the amino group of one amino acid and the carboxyl group of another. |
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| Excessive carbon dioxide in the blood. |
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What are the steps of scientific inquiry?
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1. Observations and previous experiments
2. Propose Hypothesis
3. Design Experiment
4. Collect and analyze data
5. Determine if data are biased
6. Refine hypothesis
7. Repeat experiments
8. Accept as theory
9. Accept as law |
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What are the levels of organization of life?
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1. Chemical Level
2. Organelle Levels
3. Cellular Level
4. Tissue Level
5. Organ Level
6. Organ System Level
7. Organism Level |
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| What is anatomical position? |
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| The body is in erect or standing posture, arms to the side, palms forward, with head and feet pointing forward. |
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What are the body cavities?
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1. Cranial
2. Spinal
3. Thoracic
4. Pleural
5. Mediastinum
6. Diaphragm
7. Abdonimal
8. Abdominopelvic
9. Pelvic |
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What are the front body regions?
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1. Orbital
2. Buccal
3. Mental
4. Cervical
5. Thoracic
6. Axillary
7. Brachial
8. Cubital
9. Abdominal
10. Coxal
11. Antebrachial
12. Carpal
13. Pubic
14. Femoral
15. Patellar
16. Crural
17. Tarsal |
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What are the back body regions?
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1. Occipital
2. Cervical
3. Scapular
4. Thoracic
5. Flank
6. Lumbar
7. Gluteal
8. Popliteal
9. Sural |
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What are the types of body planes?
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1. Sagittal
2. Midsagittal
3. Frontal
4. Horizontal |
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What are the types of homeostatic mechanisms?
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1. Variable
2. Sensor
3. Integrator
4. Effector |
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What are the basic mechanisms of disease?
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1. Tumors and cancer
2. Physical and Chemical Agents
3. Malnutrition
4. Autoimmunity
5. Inflammation
6. Degeneration |
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What are the risk factors of disease?
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1. Genetic Factors
2. Age
3. Lifestyle
4. Stress
5. Environmental
6. Microorganisms
7. Preexisting conditions |
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| What are the basic principles of chemistry for life? |
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