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What is acidosis?
What is acidosis?
Condition that results from a decrease in the pH of body fluids
What is alkalosis?
What is alkalosis?
Condition that results from an increase in the pH of body fluids
What are alveoli?
What are alveoli?
Air sacs in the lungs where exchange of gases takes place
What is anabolism?
What is anabolism?
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What is the anatomical position?
What is the anatomical position?
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What is anatomy?
What is anatomy?
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What does anterior refer to?
What does anterior refer to?
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What does avascular mean?
What does avascular mean?
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What are axons?
What are axons?
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What are body cavities?
What are body cavities?
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What is a body plane?
What is a body plane?
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What are bursae?
What are bursae?
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What is cartilage?
What is cartilage?
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What is catabolism?
What is catabolism?
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What is the diaphragm?
What is the diaphragm?
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What does distal mean?
What does distal mean?
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What does dorsal mean?
What does dorsal mean?
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What are endocrine glands?
What are endocrine glands?
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What are exocrine glands?
What are exocrine glands?
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What is the frontal plane?
What is the frontal plane?
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What are gametes?
What are gametes?
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What is hemopoiesis?
What is hemopoiesis?
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What is homeostasis?
What is homeostasis?
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What are hormones?
What are hormones?
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What are meninges?
What are meninges?
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What is metabolism?
What is metabolism?
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What is mitosis?
What is mitosis?
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What is a nephron?
What is a nephron?
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What is a neuron?
What is a neuron?
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What are phalanges?
What are phalanges?
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What is physiology?
What is physiology?
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What is the pituitary gland?
What is the pituitary gland?
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What does prone/pronation mean?
What does prone/pronation mean?
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What does proximal mean?
What does proximal mean?
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What is the sagittal plane?
What is the sagittal plane?
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What does supine/supination mean?
What does supine/supination mean?
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What is surfactant?
What is surfactant?
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What is synovial fluid?
What is synovial fluid?
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What is the transverse plane?
What is the transverse plane?
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What does ventral mean?
What does ventral mean?
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What are the functional units of the nervous system?
What are the functional units of the nervous system?
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What does it mean when a person is supine?
What does it mean when a person is supine?
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The creation of a hormone is an example of what process?
The creation of a hormone is an example of what process?
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Which of the following is a structure within a cell?
Which of the following is a structure within a cell?
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Which of the following is a finger bone?
Which of the following is a finger bone?
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Which of the following is an appendage of the integumentary system?
Which of the following is an appendage of the integumentary system?
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A patient has meningitis. What body system is associated with this diagnosis?
A patient has meningitis. What body system is associated with this diagnosis?
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Which of the following are urinary system structures?
Which of the following are urinary system structures?
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Accessory organs of the digestive system include:
Accessory organs of the digestive system include:
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Which of the following are all endocrine system tests?
Which of the following are all endocrine system tests?
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Most carbon dioxide is carried in the blood in which manner?
Most carbon dioxide is carried in the blood in which manner?
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You are looking at muscle tissue under the microscope. The cells you see are long, cylindrical, multinucleated, and heavily striated. What type of muscle cells are they?
You are looking at muscle tissue under the microscope. The cells you see are long, cylindrical, multinucleated, and heavily striated. What type of muscle cells are they?
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Gametes are the same as somatic cells.
Gametes are the same as somatic cells.
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Surfactant helps keep alveoli inflated.
Surfactant helps keep alveoli inflated.
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Which of the following tests is associated with the reproductive system?
Which of the following tests is associated with the reproductive system?
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Study Notes
Key Terms in Human Anatomy and Physiology
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Acidosis: A condition characterized by decreased pH in body fluids, indicating an increase in acidity.
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Alkalosis: A condition marked by increased pH in body fluids, leading to a more alkaline state.
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Alveoli: Tiny air sacs in the lungs crucial for gas exchange, facilitating oxygen intake and carbon dioxide removal.
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Anabolism: The metabolic process of converting simple compounds into more complex substances, contributing to tissue growth and repair.
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Anatomical Position: A standardized stance used in anatomy where an individual stands upright, arms at sides, with eyes and palms facing forward.
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Anatomy: The scientific study focused on the structure and organization of living organisms.
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Anterior: A directional term referring to the front of the body or body part.
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Avascular: Describes tissues that do not contain blood or lymph vessels, illustrating limited transport capabilities.
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Axons: Long nerve fibers responsible for transmitting electrical impulses away from the nerve cell body, essential for neural communication.
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Body Cavities: Hollow spaces within the body, such as the cranial, thoracic, and abdominal cavities, that house vital organs.
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Body Plane: A flat surface that divides the body into sections, aiding in the anatomical description of locations.
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Bursae: Small, fluid-filled sacs located around joints that act as cushions to reduce friction during movement.
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Cartilage: A strong, flexible connective tissue that is non-vascular, providing support and structure in various body parts.
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Catabolism: The metabolic process of breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy.
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Diaphragm: A dome-shaped muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity, critical for respiration.
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Distal: Refers to a position farther from the point of attachment or origin.
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Dorsal: Pertains to the back side of the body or body part.
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Endocrine Glands: Glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating various bodily functions.
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Exocrine Glands: Glands that secrete substances through ducts, such as sweat and salivary glands.
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Frontal Plane: An imaginary line that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.
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Gametes: Reproductive cells (sperm and eggs) involved in sexual reproduction.
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Hemopoiesis: The process through which blood cells are produced, occurring primarily in the bone marrow.
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Homeostasis: The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes.
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Hormones: Chemical messengers released by glands that influence numerous physiological processes.
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Meninges: Protective connective tissue layers enclosing the brain and spinal cord, crucial for central nervous system protection.
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Metabolism: The collective term for all biochemical reactions in the body, encompassing both anabolism and catabolism.
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Mitosis: A process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, essential for growth and repair.
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Nephron: The functional unit of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood and forming urine.
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Neuron: The basic functional unit of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting signals throughout the body.
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Phalanges: The bones of the fingers and toes, important for dexterity and movement.
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Physiology: The branch of biology that studies the functions of living organisms and their parts.
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Pituitary Gland: A master gland that secretes hormones influencing other endocrine glands' activities.
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Prone/Pronation: Refers to a position lying face down and the movement of turning a body part to face down.
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Proximal: Refers to a position closest to the point of attachment or origin.
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Sagittal Plane: An anatomical plane that divides the body into right and left halves.
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Supine/Supination: Refers to lying face up and the action of turning a body part to face up.
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Surfactant: A substance that reduces surface tension in the alveoli, preventing collapse and aiding in respiration.
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Synovial Fluid: A viscous fluid found in joint cavities, providing lubrication and nourishment to joints.
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Transverse Plane: A plane that divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) parts.
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Ventral: A term synonymous with anterior, indicating the front side of the body.
Additional Notes
- Neurons are the functional units of the nervous system and are pivotal in carrying signals.
- In the supine position, the individual lays face up, while prone refers to laying face down.
- Hormone production is a vital process of anabolism, showcasing the body's complex biochemical interactions.
- Familiarity with body planes (sagittal, frontal, transverse) is essential for understanding anatomical orientation.
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