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What is the study of the structure or shape of an organism and the relationship of its parts?
What is the study of the structure or shape of an organism and the relationship of its parts?
What is the study of the function of living organisms and their parts?
What is the study of the function of living organisms and their parts?
What is the smallest unit of matter?
What is the smallest unit of matter?
Atoms
What is anything that occupies space and has mass?
What is anything that occupies space and has mass?
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What is the number of protons in the nucleus called?
What is the number of protons in the nucleus called?
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What is the sum of protons and neutrons in an atom called?
What is the sum of protons and neutrons in an atom called?
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What encompasses substances composed of only one type of atom?
What encompasses substances composed of only one type of atom?
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What are the smallest living units of structure and function in the body?
What are the smallest living units of structure and function in the body?
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What is an organization of many cells that act together to perform a common function?
What is an organization of many cells that act together to perform a common function?
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What consists of a group of different types of tissues organized to perform a special function?
What consists of a group of different types of tissues organized to perform a special function?
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What is a group of organs that work in harmony to perform complex functions for the body?
What is a group of organs that work in harmony to perform complex functions for the body?
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Which of the following is not a body system?
Which of the following is not a body system?
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Which term refers to 'toward the head'?
Which term refers to 'toward the head'?
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Which term refers to 'toward the feet'?
Which term refers to 'toward the feet'?
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What does 'anterior' refer to in anatomical terms?
What does 'anterior' refer to in anatomical terms?
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What does 'posterior' refer to in anatomical context?
What does 'posterior' refer to in anatomical context?
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What does 'medial' refer to?
What does 'medial' refer to?
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What does 'lateral' refer to?
What does 'lateral' refer to?
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What does 'proximal' mean in anatomical terms?
What does 'proximal' mean in anatomical terms?
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What does 'distal' mean?
What does 'distal' mean?
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What does 'superficial' refer to?
What does 'superficial' refer to?
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What does 'deep' indicate?
What does 'deep' indicate?
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What term pertains to the wrist?
What term pertains to the wrist?
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What term refers to the neck?
What term refers to the neck?
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What does 'costal' refer to?
What does 'costal' refer to?
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What term corresponds to the skull?
What term corresponds to the skull?
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What term corresponds to the thigh?
What term corresponds to the thigh?
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What does 'frontal' refer to?
What does 'frontal' refer to?
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What does 'lumbar' refer to?
What does 'lumbar' refer to?
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What term refers to the pelvis?
What term refers to the pelvis?
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What does 'sternal' refer to?
What does 'sternal' refer to?
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What does 'thoracic' refer to?
What does 'thoracic' refer to?
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What is composed of atoms that unite with each other forming larger chemical units?
What is composed of atoms that unite with each other forming larger chemical units?
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What are substances whose molecules contain more than one element?
What are substances whose molecules contain more than one element?
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What are chemical systems that absorb and maintain a relative pH?
What are chemical systems that absorb and maintain a relative pH?
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What forms to make atoms more stable?
What forms to make atoms more stable?
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What bond is formed by an atom that has only one or two electrons in its outermost shell?
What bond is formed by an atom that has only one or two electrons in its outermost shell?
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What is a molecule that breaks apart in solution, conducting electricity?
What is a molecule that breaks apart in solution, conducting electricity?
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Study Notes
Anatomy & Physiology
- Anatomy involves studying the structure and shape of organisms, and how their bodily parts relate to each other.
- Physiology focuses on the function of living organisms and the roles of their various parts.
Matter & Atoms
- Atoms are the smallest units of matter, essential for forming all substances.
- Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass.
Atomic Concepts
- Atomic number represents the number of protons within an atom's nucleus.
- Atomic mass is determined by the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom.
Biological Building Blocks
- Elements consist of pure substances made up of one type of atom, fundamental to all matter.
- Cells are the smallest living units in the body, crucial for structure and function.
- Tissue comprises groups of similar cells that work together to perform specific functions.
- Organs are collections of different tissues that coordinate to perform specialized tasks.
Biological Systems
- Systems are composed of multiple organs working synergistically to perform complex bodily functions.
- Key body systems include integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine.
Anatomical Position & Directional Terms
- Superior indicates a position higher or towards the head.
- Inferior refers to a position lower or towards the feet.
- Anterior defines the front part of the body, while posterior indicates the back.
- Medial refers to a position toward the midline, contrasted with lateral, which means away from it.
- Proximal indicates a position closest to the trunk, whereas distal refers to a position farthest from the trunk.
- Superficial describes a location near the surface, while deep indicates a position farther from the surface.
Regional Terminology
- Carpal relates to the wrist, cervical to the neck, costal to the ribs, cranial to the skull, femoral to the thigh, frontal to the forehead, lumbar to the lower back, pelvic to the pelvis, sternal to the sternum, and thoracic to the chest.
Chemical Composition
- Molecules form when atoms bond together, creating larger chemical units.
- Compounds consist of molecules that contain more than one type of element.
- Buffers are chemical systems that help absorb excess acids or bases, maintaining a stable pH.
- Chemical bonds are necessary for atoms to achieve stability, with ionic bonds forming between oppositely charged ions.
- Electrolytes are molecules that disassociate in solution, contributing to the conductivity and balance of bodily fluids.
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