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Homeostasis A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; the regulation of
any aspect of body chemistry, such as blood glucose, around a particular level


Cytology study of cells


Physiology Study of function


Histology study of tissues


Anatomy The study of body structure


Diaphragm Large, flat muscle at the bottom of the chest cavity that helps with breathing


heart organ that pumps blood throughout the body


endocrine organ system


temperature regulation negative feedback


labor and delivery positive feedback

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supine position lying on back, facing upward




prone lying face down




Pericardium serous membrane that surrounds the heart


Gross Anatomy Study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye


Microscopic Anatomy deals with structures too small to be seen with the naked eye


smooth muscle cells long and slender for contraction

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