| Anatomical Terminology | Homeostasis | Overview of Anatomy and Physiology | Structural Organization | Functions/Requirements for Human Life |
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What is Sagittal Plane
The plane that divides the body vertically
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What is Effector
The component in a feedback system that causes a change to reverse the situation
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What is Systemic Anatomy
Study of structures that contribute to a specific body system
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What is Organ System
Group of organs that work together
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What is Responsiveness
The ability for organisms to adjust to their environment
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What is Deep
A position farther from the skin
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What is Sensor
It monitors physiological values
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What is Regional Anatomy
The study of interrelationships of all structures in a body region
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What is Organ
A structure composed of two or more tissues types
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What is Anabolism
The process which simpler molecules become larger and complex substances
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What is Anatomical Position
The body is upright and the feet are parallel with toes facing forward
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What is Positive Feedback
Intensifies a change in the body's condition than to change it
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What is Homeostasis
The state of steady internal conditions
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What is Tissue
Group of similar cells to perform a function
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What is Nutrient
A substance that is essential to human survival
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What is Posterior
The direction towards the back of the body
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What is Set Point
The ideal value for a physiological parameter
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What is Physiology
Study of the chemistry and physics within structures
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What is Cell
Smallest unit of living organisms
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What is Catabolism
The process which larger substances breaks down into smaller molecules
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What is Pericardium
The serous membrane that surround the heart
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What is Negative Feedback
Reverses a deviation to stabilize the condition
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What is Gross Anatomy
The study of larger structures of the body
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What is Organelles
A water-based fluid with a variety of tiny functioning units
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What is Metabolism
Sum of all anabolic and catabolic reactions
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