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Physiology
12th Grade
12/12/2012

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Anatomy
Definition
the science of structure and the relationships among structures
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Organ level
Definition
groups of tissue performing a common function
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system level
Definition
consist of related organs that have a common function
Term
integumentary system
Definition

the skin, hair, nails, sweat and oil glands.

-protection

-sensation

-regulates body temperature

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Skeletal system
Definition

-bones, their cartilage, joints

-supports the body

-assists in movement

-produces blood cells

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lymphatic system
Definition

-returns tissue fluid to the blood

-produces immunity structures and agents

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digestive system
Definition
-gastrointestinal tractfrom mouth to stomach to anus and associated organs--liver, teeth, and pancreas 
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urinary system
Definition

-kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra

-regulate the composition of blood

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metabolism
Definition
-the sum of all the chemical processes that occur in the body
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responsiveness
Definition
-the body's ability to detect and respond to changes in its internal or external environment
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differentiation
Definition
-changing of a cell form an unspecialized one to a specialized one
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homeostasis
Definition
maintaining an internal environment within the body. It ensures that the body's internal environment remains steady despite changes inside and outside the body
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effector
Definition
receives output from the control center and produces a response that changes the controlled condition
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negative feedback system
Definition
reverses a change in the controlled condition, bringing it back to normal
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superior
Definition
toward the upper or head end
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inferior
Definition
away from the head end
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anterior
Definition
toward the front
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posterior
Definition
toward the back
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medial
Definition
toward the midline
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lateral
Definition
away from the midline
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proximal
Definition
near to the point of attachment of a limb to the trunk
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distal
Definition
farther from the point of attachment of a limb to the trunk 
Term
superficial
Definition
toward or near the surface of the body
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deep
Definition
away from the surface of the body
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abdominal cavity 
Definition
contains the stomach, spleen, liver, gallbladder, small intestine, and most of the large intestine.
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