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Macroscopic - (answer) Gross Anatomy
Gross Anatomy - (answer) is the study of structure large enough to be seen with the naked eye. EX.
heart, lungs and kidneys.
Regional Anatomy - (answer) the study of anatomy based on regions or divisions of the body and
emphasizing the relations between various structures (muscles and nerves and arteries etc.) in that
region
Microscopic Anatomy - (answer) Deals with structures too small to be seen with the naked eye.
Cytology - (answer) The study of individual cells, the branch of biology that studies the structure and
function of cells
Embryology - (answer) a subdivision of developmental anatomy, concerns developmental changes that
occur before birth
Histology - (answer) The study of tissues,the branch of biology that studies the microscopic structure of
animal or plant tissues
Cervical - (answer) relating to or associated with the neck
Intergumentary system - (answer) Major organs: skin, hair, sweat glands, nails, Functions: protects
against environmental hazards; helps regulate body temperature; provide sensory information
Skeleton system - (answer) an internal or external framework of bone, cartilage, or other rigid material
supporting or containing the body of an animal or plant
Muscular system - (answer) The bodily system that is composed of skeletal, smooth, and cardiac
muscle tissue and functions in movement of the body or of materials through the body, maintenance of
posture, and heat production.
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Nervous system - (answer) the body's speedy, electrochemical communication system, consisting of all
the nerve cells of the peripheral and central nervous systems
Lymphatic system - (answer) system made of lymph nodes, blood vessels
Respiratory system - (answer) made of air way and lungs, The organ system responsible for the intake
of oxygen and diffusion of that gas into the blood and the elimination of carbon dioxide from the body.
Urinary system - (answer) consisting of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, removes wastes from
the blood and helps to maintain water and electrolyte balance
Metabolism - (answer) includes all chemical reactions that occur in the body, two functions (catabolism
and anabolism)
Catabolism - (answer) provide energy by breaking down complex molecules into simple molecules.
(e.g) Protein-> amino acid
Anabolism - (answer) uses the energy from catabolism to build up the bodys structural and functions
component. aslo called biosynthesis
Anterior - (answer) Toward the front
Ventral - (answer) same as Anterior (toward the front)
Posterior - (answer) Toward the Back
Dorsal - (answer) same as Posterior (toward the back)
Anatomical Postion - (answer) body erect, feet slightly apart, palms facing forward
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medial - (answer) Toward the midline
Lateral - (answer) Away from the midline
Supine - (answer) To recline one's back: lie on back
Prone - (answer) To recline one's front: lie on stomach
Homeostasis - (answer) metabolic equilibrium actively maintained by several complex biological
mechanisms that operate via the autonomic nervous system to offset disrupting changes
Ribosomes - (answer) that are sites of protein synthesis. packing of lipids and protein
Lysosomes - (answer) Contain digestive enzymes or acid hydrolases and help to break down substances
DNA - (answer) The sugar is deoxyribose, The bases are Adenine,Thymine,Cytosine,and Guanine. The
molecule is a double helix, it is found in the nucleus of a cell never leaves the nucleus
RNA - (answer) The sugar is ribose, The bases are Adenine,Uracil, Cytosine,and Guanine. The molecule
is single stranded
Nucleus - (answer) What part of the cell does DNA stay at?
DNA Replication - (answer) Is know as DNA making a copy of itself,
Brachial - (answer) region of the upper arm
Antibrachial - (answer) lower arm, forearm