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Module 1-Intro
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
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Anatomy
11th Grade
10/14/2014

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Term
Gross Anatomy
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"large," study of systems you can see, macroscopic
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Microscopic Anatomy
Definition
study of small structures, need microscope, microscopic
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Physiology
Definition
the study of how parts of the body work together
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Histology
Definition
the study of tissues
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Organ
Definition
a group of tissues specialized for a particular function
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Tissues
Definition
groups of cells forming various building materials of the body
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Homeostasis
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a state of dynamic equilibrium in the body with respect to its internal environment and functions
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Effector
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a structure in teh body that can change the value of a variable in response to a signal from the control center
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Selective Permeability
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the ability to let certain materials in or out while restricting others
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Endocytosis
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the process by which large molecules are taken into the cell
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Exocytosis
Definition
transportation of material from inside the cell to outside teh cell using vesicles; also called secretion
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