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organisation of the human body
Define anatomy,
Define physiology,
What are the names of the differe...
50
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atomical terms
Why do we use atomical terms,
Explain the anatomical position,
What are directional terms and gi...
7
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cell structure and function
Describe the general cell structure,
Describe the function of the cell...,
Describe the contentse of the cel...
28
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protein synthesis
What are the 2 steps in protein s...,
Why does transcription have to ta...,
How does protein synthesis differ...
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cell cycle
Name and summarise the 3 phases o...,
Which type of cells mainly undert...,
What is the cell cycle
18
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epithelial tissue
Define tissues,
Whats the 4 basic types of tissue,
What are the common features of e...
25
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connective tissue
Connective tissue is the most ___...,
Connective tissue is made up of what,
Connective tissue has a large amo...
45
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the integumentary system
The integumentary system refers t...,
What does the integumentary syste...,
What is the structure of skin als...
52
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homeostatic imbalances of the skin
Skin cancer is induced by what,
Skin cancer is most common in wha...,
How common and treatable is skin ...
35
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organisation of the nervous system
Name the structures in the nervou...,
Name the 3 functions of nerves,
Explain the function of sensory r...
11
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nervous tissue
What are the 2 categories called ...,
Describe neuron cells,
Describe neuroglia neural glue cells
28
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nerve transmission
What are action potentials,
What do nerve cells require,
Whats a membrane potential
40
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the brain
The brain requires what body s ox...,
The brain blood supply requires a...,
The brain is protected by what
24
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the spinal cord
Explain the protection and coveri...,
Describe the dura matter structure,
Describe the arachnoid mater
16
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the automatic nervous system
Compare somatic to automatic nerv...,
Whats the motor pathway of somati...,
Whats the motor pathway of automa...
15
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the muscular system
How much of our total body weight...,
Skeletal muscle is primarily atta...,
Is skeletal muscles movement volu...
32
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the neuromuscular junction
What triggers muscle action poten...,
How are nerve signals delivered,
What can 1 neuron trigger
15
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muscle function
Explain muscle metabolism on term...,
Explain glycolysis in terms of fo...,
Which metabolic process provides ...
41
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bone structure and function
Name the 4 types of bones,
Describe long bones,
Describe short bones
21
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bone formation and repair
Ossification occurs in what 4 pri...,
Name the 2 bone formation mechanisms,
Describe the bone formation mecha...
30
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axial skeleton
Name the 2 divisions of the skele...,
How many bones is the axial skele...,
Appendicular skeleton is composed...
26
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appendicular skeleton
How many bones are in appendicula...,
Name the structures included in t...,
What does the pectoral gridle do
24
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joints
What are joints articulations,
How can joints articulations be c...,
What are joints supported by and ...
24
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endocrine function
The nervous and endocrine systems...,
Explain the comparison of cells t...,
Compare the functions of nervous ...
12
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hormones
Name the 2 chemical classes of ho...,
Explain lipid soluble hormones,
Explain water soluble hormones
16
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hypothalamus, pituitary and pineal gland
Hypothalamus and pituitary is the...,
Hypothalamic nerve cells synthesi...,
Pituitary endocrine cells synthes...
22
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thyroid and parathyroid glands
Wheres thyroid gland located,
Explain follicular and parafollic...,
What do t4 and t3 increase
11
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adrenal glands and gonads
Where are adrenal glands found,
Name the 2 separate gland structu...,
Name the 3 zones in the cortex 3 ...
19
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cardiovascular system - structure and function of heart
What is cardiac,
What is cardiology,
Describe the direction of blood f...
28
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cardiovascular system - coronary circulation
Name the types of blood vessels,
Name the 3 distinct layers of the...,
Explain the tunica interna intima...
21
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cardiovascular system - cardiac conduction system
What is the cardiac conduction sy...,
What are autorhythmic cells,
What action potentials do autorhy...
28
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cardiovascular system - cardiac function and dysfunction
All events of the cardiac cycle a...,
What happens normally in the card...,
Define systole
47
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cardiovascular system - haemodynamics
What is haemodynamics,
Blood flow is determined by what,
What does resistance to blood flo...
37
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respiratory system composition
Explain the definition of respira...,
Name the 2 anatomical components ...,
Explain the nasal cavity location...
16
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pulmonary ventilation
Air moves in and out lungs cos of...,
Explain boyles law,
Explain muscle respiration in ter...
36
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gas exchange and transport
Once air enters lungs how does o2...,
Describe the respiratory membrane...,
Name the 6 diff layers of the res...
35
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respiration regulation and dysregulation
Regulation of respiration can var...,
The regulation of respiration is ...,
What 2 areas of the brain stem is...
22
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kidney structure and function
Name the urinary system components,
Define nephrology,
Define urology
54
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urine formation
Name the 3 basic processes of uri...,
Explain glomerular filtration pro...,
Glomerular filtration depends on ...
37
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urinary system indicators of health and disease
Explain concentrating urine,
Absorbed water is returned to the...,
Whats the speed of blood flow thr...
49
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sex hormones
What are hormones,
Each hormone has a target cell wh...,
What 3 groups are hormones classi...
26
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female reproductive system
What is the only human organ syst...,
What in both sexes is designed to...,
Wheres the uterus located
47
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male reproductive system
The male reproductive system prod...,
In what way is the male reproduct...,
What is the scrotum and what comp...
55
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mouth to stomach
What parts of the body are involv...,
Why do we need the digestive system,
What is catabolism and what does ...
54
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small intestine and accessory organs
How long is the small intestine,
Explain the sections and their le...,
Where does the small intestine go...
45
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large intestine
Name the 4 regions of the large i...,
Explain the cecum region of the l...,
Explain the colon region of the l...
14
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sensory receptors and pain
What are the body parts that cont...,
What are the body parts that cont...,
What can the senses be classified...
34
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taste and smell
How do we taste gustation,
How many taste buds are there,
Where are taste buds found
20
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vision
What is sight,
Name the accessory structures for...,
What is a sty
51
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hearing and equilibrium
What is hearing,
What is equilibrium,
What is sound
36
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cv - lymphatic system
What makes up the lymphatic system,
Describe the accessory fluid,
The lymphatic system is vital to ...
34
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endocrine - pancreas
Pancreas shape and location,
How is the pancreas also exocrine,
Where are endocrine cells found i...
10
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