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Chapter 1
Anatomy and Physiology
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09/08/2011

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Term
anatomy
Definition
the form of the body and its parts
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physiology
Definition
the function of the parts of the body
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levels of organization
Definition
Atom  molecule  macromolecule  organelle - cell - tissue - organ - organ system - organism
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metabolism
Definition
the sum total of all the chemical reactions in our bodies breaking them downa nd building them up. its how our body makes and releases energy to fuel life processes
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homeostasis mechanisms
Definition
Body recognizes deviation from the set point and regulates it. Negative feedback occurs when the reading has gone above normal, positive occurs when it has fallen lower. Homeostasis mechanism turns itself off once it has returned to the set point.
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6 organ systems
Definition
body covering, support and movement, integration and coordination, transport, absorption and excretion, and reproduction
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body covering
Definition
integumentary system, senses changes and regulates body temperature
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support and movement
Definition
skeletal and muscular system
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transport
Definition
cardiovascular system, lymphatic system
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absorption and excretion
Definition
digestive system, respiratory system, and urinary system
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reproduction
Definition
male and female systems
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