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BIO 255 Exam 1 Questions With 100% Correct Answers anatomy study of structure of body parts in relation to functions physiology study of functions form reflects functions regional anatomy all structures in one body area systemic anatomy gross anatomy of body studied by system ...

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anatomy
study of structure of body parts in relation to functions


physiology
study of functions
form reflects functions


regional anatomy
all structures in one body area


systemic anatomy
gross anatomy of body studied by system


surface anatomy
study of internal structures as related to overlying skin


cytology
study of cells


histology
study of tissues


developmental anatomy
traces structural changes thoughout life


embryology
study of developmental changes of body before birth


pathological anatomy
study of structural changes caused by disease


radiography
study of internal structures visualized by electromagnetic radiation


surgical anatomy
study of anatomical land marks used before and after surgery


integumentary system
external body covering
skin, sweat glands, hair, nails
protects deep tissue, synthesizes vit D, prevents water loss, regulates temp

,skeletal system
bone, cartilage, ligaments
protects and supports
provides framework for muscles
site of blood cell formation
stores minerals


muscular system
muscles and tendons
manipulation of environment, locamotion
maintains posture
produced heat
drives circulation


nervous system
brain, spinal cord, nerves
fast acting control system
responds to stimuli by activating muscles and glands


endocrine system
hormones into blood
slower acting control system
hormones must diffuse through blood
lasts longer


cardiovascular system
heart and blood vessels
pumps blood
removes toxins


lymphatic system
red bone marrow, thymus, spleen, lymph nodes
picks up fluids and returns to blood
filters and disposes of debris
houses white blood cells


respiratory system
nasal cavity, pharnyx, bronchi, lungs
keeps blood supplied with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide


digestive system
oral cavity and digestive organs
breaks down food into absorbable units


urinary system
kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra
eliminates waste from body
filters blood

, concentrates wastes in form of urine
regulates blood, electrolyte, and pH balance


male reproductive system
prostate, penis, testes, scrotum, and deferense
production of offspring
produce sperm and male sex hormones
ducts and glands deliver sperm


female reproductive system
mammary glands, ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina
production of offspring
produce eggs and sex hormones
serve as site for fertilization and fetal development
produce milk fo rnewborns


anatomical positions
body erect, feet slightly apart, arms down at sides, palms facing forward, thumbs pointing away


anterior
front of body


posterior
back of body


superior
toward head


inferior
down toward the floor


medial
toward midline


lateral
away from midline


intermediate
between a more medial and lateral structure


ipsilateral
same side


contralateral
opposite sides

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