ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

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Lesson 1: The Human Body: An Orientation
The study of the structure and sh...,
Greek meaning for anatomy 2,
Differentiate gross anatomy and m...
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Lesson 1: The Human Body (2)
Organ system overview 1,
Organ system overview 2,
Organ system overview 3
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Survival Needs
Enumerate the survival needs 1,
Includes carbs proteins fats vita...,
Releasing enery from food supplie...
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Necessary Life Functions
Name all 8 necessary life functio...,
Explain the importance of maintai...,
Mainly carried out by the muscula...
15  cards
1.4: The Language Of Anatomy (Anatomical Position)
Standard position reference point...,
These terms allow medical personn...,
Directional terms toward the head...
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1.4: The Language Of Anatomy (Anterior Body Landmarks)
Pertains to 1 anterior body trunk...,
Pertains to 6 arm 7 cheek area 2,
Pertains to 8 wrist 9 neck region...
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1.4: The Language Of Anatomy (Posterior Body Landmarks)
Pertaining to 1 heel of foot 2 he...,
Pertaining to 6 posterior surface...,
Pertaining to 11 the posterior su...
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1.4 Body Planes And Sections
Medical students make this to pre...,
When the section is made through ...,
What are the 3 dimensions of the ...
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1.4 Body Cavities
Name the types of body cavities 1,
This type of dorsal body cavity h...,
This dorsal body cavity extends f...
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1.5 Homeostasis
Benefits of homeostasis 1,
The body s ability to maintain a ...,
How do homeostasis communication ...
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3.1 Overview Of The Cellular Basis Of Life
The structural units of all livin...,
Name the four concepts of the cel...,
According to this principal the a...
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3.2 Anatomy Of a Generalized Cell
In general all cells have 3 main ...,
This part of the cell is usually ...,
A fragile transparent barrier tha...
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3.2B The Nucleus
For cells headquarters or the con...,
Blueprint thst contains all instr...,
Dna has these which carry the ins...
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3.2c The Cytoplasm
The cellular material outside the...,
Name the cytoplasm s 3 major comp...,
Semitransparent fluid that suspen...
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3.2c The Cytoplasm (2)
A stack of flattened membranous s...,
As proteins tagged for export acc...,
Membranous bags containing powerf...
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3.2d Cell Extensions
Whiplike cellular extensions that...,
Projections formed by the centrio...,
Tiny fingerlike extensions of the...
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3.2e Cell Diversity
Name the dells the connect body p...,
Name the cell that cover and line...,
Name the cells that move organs a...
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3.3a Membrane Transport
Homogenous mixture of two or more...,
The substance present in the larg...,
Components or substances present ...
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3.3a Membrane Transport (2)
Sometimes called solute pumping i...,
Active transport uses atp to ener...,
This alternately carries sodium i...
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3.3b Cell Division
The series of changes a cell goes...,
Name the two major periods of the...,
The dna molecule is duplicated ex...
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3.3c Protein Synthesis
The major building materials for ...,
Other proteins that perform funct...,
Messenger and decoder functions a...
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Part II : Body Tissues
Groups of cells that are similar ...,
What are the 4 primary tissues an...,
Tissues are organized into ___ su...
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Part II : Body Tissues: Classification of Epithelia (2)
Simple epithelium types 1,
Simple epithelium types 2,
Simple epithelium types 3
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Part II : Body Tissues: Glandular Epithelium (3)
A structure of 1 or more cells th...,
The product released by glands pr...,
The process by which cells packag...
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Part II : Body Tissues: Connective Tissue
Connects body parts most abundant...,
Hallmarks of connective tissue 2,
Two main elements of the matrix 3
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Part II : Body Tissues: Connective Tissue (2)
Major connective tissues 1,
Major connective tissues 2,
Major connective tissues cartilage 3
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Part II : Body Tissues: Muscle Tissue
Specialized to contract shorten g...,
Location attached to the skeleton...,
Location heart wall only 3
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4.1 Epithelial Membrane
Whar two major categories of body...,
Also called covering and lining m...,
Is composed of two layers the sup...
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4.1b Connective TM - 4.2b Structure of the Skin
Are composed of loose areolar con...,
They also line small sacs of conn...,
Cutaneous membrane 3
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4.2b Structure of the Skin (2)
A pigment that ranges in color fr...,
Melanin is produced by special sp...,
These are important sentries that...
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4.2c Skin Color
Name the three pigments that cont...,
As melanocytes produce melanin it...,
Identify the certain disease stat...
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4.2d Appendages Of The Skin
Includes cutaneous glands hair an...,
They are all exocrine glands that...,
Name the two groups of cutaneous ...
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4.2d Appendages Of The Skin (3)
Each nail has these three parts 1,
The borders of the nail are overl...,
The edge of the thick proximal na...
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4.2d Appendages Of The Skin (2)
Flexible epithelial structure 1,
The part of the hair enclosed in ...,
A hair forms by division of the w...
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4.2e Homeostatic Imbalances Of The Skin
Infections and allergies 1,
Infections and allergies 2,
Infections and allergies 3
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4.2e Homeostatic Imbalances Of The Skin (2)
Other word for tumors 1,
Least malignant and most common s...,
Arises from the cells of the stra...
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4.3 Developmental Aspects Of Skin And Body Membranes
During the fifth and sixth months...,
By the time the infant is born it...,
Pimples scales and various kinds ...
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5.1a Functions Of The Bones & 5.1b Classification Of Bones
In greek it means dried up body 1,
Two parts of the skeletal system 2,
Two parts of the skeletal system 3
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5.1c Structure Of Bone
Also called the shaft makes up mo...,
The diaphysis is covered and prot...,
Hundreds of connective tissue fib...
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5.1c (2) Microscopic Anatomy
Microscopic anatomy under a micro...,
The mature bone cells in compact ...,
Osteocytes are found within the b...
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5.1d Bone Formation, Growth, And Remodeling
Most bones develop using hyaline ...,
Bone building cells 2,
The process by which bones increa...
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5.1e Bone Fractures
Treatment for fractures which is ...,
In this type of reduction the bon...,
In this type of reduction surgery...
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5.2a Skull
Formed by two sets of bones 1,
Parts of the skull 1 encloses and...,
Parts of the cranium 3
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5.2a Skull (2)
Parts of the cranium 1,
A small depression in the middle ...,
A large oval opening in line with...
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5.2a Skull:Facial Structures (3)
Facial bones these two bones fuse...,
The maxillae carry the upper teet...,
Extensions of the maxillae that f...
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5.2b Vertebral Column (Spine)
Serves as the axial support of th...,
Before birth the spine consists o...,
9 of the 33 bones in the vertebra...
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5.2b Vertebral Column, Common Features Of The Vertebr
Common features of the vertebrae 1,
Common features of the vertebrae 2,
Common features of the vertebrae 3
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5.2c Thoracic Cage
The sternum ribs and thoracic ver...,
Typical flat bone and the result ...,
The sternum is the result of thes...
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5.3a Bones Of The Shoulder Girdle
Each pectoral girdle or shoulder ...,
Each triangular scapula has a fla...,
A shallow socket that receives th...
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5.3b Bones Of The Upper Limbs
The arm is formed by a single bon...,
A slight constriction immediately...,
Two bony projections separated by...
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5.3b Bones Of The Upper Limbs (2)
The two bones that form the skele...,
The lateral bone 2,
Both proximally and distally the ...
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5.3c Bones Of The Pelvic Girdle
It is formed by two coxal bones i...,
Together with the coccyx the pelv...,
Each hip bone is formed by the fu...
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5.3d Bones If The Lower Limbs
Parts of the thigh also called th...,
Parts of the thigh the femurs pro...,
Parts of the thigh both trochante...
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5.3d Bones Of The Lower Limb (2)
Parts of the leg lies laterally a...,
Parts of the leg forms the outer ...,
Parts of the foot this bone forms...
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5.4 Joints a-c
Also called articulations are sit...,
Identify what is being described 2,
Name the three classifications of...
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5.4d Types Of Synovial Joints Based On Shap
Types of synovial joints based on...,
The movements of plane joints are...,
Types of synovial joints based on...
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5.5a Birth To Adulthood
Fibrous membranes connecting the ...,
A bone thinning disease that affl...,
Breaks that occur spontaneously w...
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6.1a Muscle Type
Name the 3 types of muscle tissue 1,
Muscle cells that are elongated a...,
The ability of muscle to shorten ...
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6.1b Muscle Functions
Name the muscle function 1,
Name the muscle function 2,
Name the muscle function 3
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6.2 Microscopic Anatomy Of Skeletal Muscle
Many oval nuclei can be seen just...,
The nuclei are pushed aside by lo...,
These give the muscle fiber it s ...
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6.3a Stimulation And Contraction Of Single Skeletal Muscle Fibers
The ability to forcibly shorten w...,
The ability of muscle fibers to s...,
The ability to recoil and resume ...
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6.3b Contraction Of A Skeletal Muscle As A Whole
The whole muscle area reacts to s...,
Metabolic pathways that use oxygen 2,
Anaerobic glycolysis and lactic a...
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(TABLE 6.3) Superficial Anterior Muscles Of The Body
Name the head neck muscle 1,
Name the head neck muscle 2,
Name the head neck muscle 3
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6.4a Types Of Body Movements
It is attached to the immovable o...,
Attached to the movable bone 2,
Common types of body movements 3
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6.4b-c Interactions Of Skeletal Muscles In The Body & Naming Skeletal Muscles
The muscle that has the major res...,
Muscles that oppose or reverse a ...,
They help prime movers by produci...
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6.4d Arrangement Of Fascicles
In this pattern the fascicles are...,
A general term for muscles that a...,
In this muscle the fascicles conv...
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6.5a Head And Neck Muscle
Facial muscles __ allows you to r...,
Facial muscles it allows you to c...,
Facial muscles often called the k...
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6.5b Trunk Muscles
Anterior muscles a large fan shap...,
Anterior muscles deep muscles fou...,
Muscles of the abdominal girdle 3
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6.5c-d Muscles Of The Upper Limb & Muscles Of The Lower Limb
The most familiar muscle or the a...,
Lies feel to the biceps brachii a...,
A fairly weak muscle that arises ...
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Table 6.4 Superficial Posterior Muscles Of The Body (Some Forearm Muscles Also Shown)
Name the head neck trunk shoulder...,
Name the head neck trunk shoulder...,
Name the head neck trunk shoulder...
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Lesson 7: The Nervous Syste,
The master control and communicat...,
It uses its millions of sensory r...,
The gathered information from the...
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7.1b Functional Classification
What is the primary focus of the ...,
What are the two principal subdiv...,
Nerves that convey impulses to th...
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7.2a Supporting Cells
Supporting cells in the cns are l...,
Nerve glue 2,
Abundant star shaped cells that a...
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7.2b Neurons
Highly specialized to transmit me...,
Metabolic center of the neuron 2,
Parts of the cell body 3
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7.2b Neurons (2)
Clusters of neuron cell bodies an...,
Cell bodies are found in the cns ...,
Small collections of cell bodies ...
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7.2c Physiology: Nerve Impulses
Neuron is polarized which means t...,
Many different types of stimulus ...,
The inward rush of sodium ions th...
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7.2d Physiology: Reflexes
Rapid predictable and involuntary...,
Reflexes occur over neural pathwa...,
Types of reflexes stimulate the s...
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7.3a Functional Anatomy Of The Brain
Parietal and occipital paired tog...,
Elevated ridges of tissue 2,
Shallow grooves that separate the...
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7.3 Table
Cerebral hemispheres 1,
Cerebral hemisphere subcortical m...,
Diencephalon relays sensory impul...
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7.3 Functional Anatomy Of The Brain (2)
Areas involved in higher intellec...,
This encompasses part of the post...,
Located at the junction of the te...
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7.3a Functional Anatomy Of The Brain (3)
Is about the size of a thumb in d...,
Structures of the brain stem 2,
A relatively small part of the br...
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7.3b Protection Of The Central
The three connective tissue membr...,
The outermost layer of the mening...,
Name the two layers of the dura m...
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7.3b Brain Dysfunctio
Occurs when brain injury is slight 1,
Results from marked tissue destru...,
After head blows death may result...
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7.3d Spinal Cord
A glistening white continuation o...,
The collection of spinal nerves a...,
The two posterior projections are...
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7.4a Structure Of A Nerve
This system consists of nerves an...,
A bundle of neuron fibers found o...,
A delicate connective tissue shea...
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7.4b-c Cranial nerves And Spinal Nerves And Nerve Plexuses
The 12 pairs of ___ primarily ser...,
Study tool to memorize the crania...,
The first 31 pairs of these nerve...
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7.4d Autonomic Nervous System
The motor subdivision of the pns ...,
The first motor neuron of each pa...,
The axon of the preganglionic neu...
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7.4d Autonomic Nervous System (2)
The parasympathetic fibers called...,
The sympathetic postganglionic fi...,
Often referred to as the flight o...
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7.4 1st table: The Cranial Nerves
Origin fibers arise from ________...,
Identify the name number 2,
Origin fibers run from the midbra...
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7.4 2nd table: Spinal Nerve Plexuses
Identify the plexus origin c1 c5 ...,
Identify the plexus origin c5 c8 ...,
Identify the plexus origin l1 l4 ...
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7.4 3rd table (Effects of the SYmpathetic and Parasympathetic Divisions
Identify the target organ system 1,
Identify the target organ system 2,
Identify the target organ system 3
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7.5 Developmental Aspects of the Nervous System
A type of low blood pressure resu...,
This condition and high blood pre...,
A gradual decline of oxygen due t...
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