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The human body and homeostasis

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Levels of structural organisation, body systems and organism characteristics
Define anatomy and physiology; describe the body's six levels of structural organisation; list the 11 systems of the human body, representative organs in each, and their general functions; define the important life processes of the human body
51  cards
Homeostasis
Define homeostasis; describe the components of a feedback system; contrast the operation of -ve and +ve feedback systems; explain how homeostatic imbalances are related to disorders
15  cards
Body positions, anatomical planes and sections, directional terms
Describe the anatomical position; define the anatomical planes, anatomical sections and directional terms used to describe the body
28  cards
Body regions, anatomical and corresponding common names
Relate the anatomical names and the corresponding common names for various regions of the human body
59  cards
Body cavities
Outline the major body cavities, the organs they contain and their associated linings
22  cards

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