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Chapter 40 flashcards
Life 103
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
09/18/2012

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Term
anatomy
Definition
the study of form
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physiology
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the study of function
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factors that influence form/function
Definition
physical laws, material exchange, evolutionary history
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physical laws
Definition
constrain shape and size of animals
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exchange materials with environment
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aqueous substances must diffuse accross membranes
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organization of animals
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specialized cells → tissues → organs → organs systems
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types of tissues
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epithelial, connective, muscle, nerve
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what does epithelial tissue cover/?
Definition
outside of body and lines organs/cavities
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what is the cell orientation of epithelial tissue?
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tightly packed
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what is the purpose of connective tissue
Definition
to bind and support other tissues
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what is the cell orientation of connective tissue
Definition
sparsley scattered
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