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Differentiation change in cell structure and function from generalized to specialized
morphogenesis change in the shape of tissues, organs and the entire organism
Reproduction formation of new cells or new organisms
Homeostasis existence and maintenance of a relatively constant environment within the
body
variables change of values
set point ideal normal value
negative feedback deviation fro the set point made smaller
effector produces responses that change the value of the variable
stimulus initiates a homeostatic mechanism
, etymology derivation of words
anatomical position person standing erect with face directed forward, upper limbs hanging
to sides, and palms facing forward
supine lying face upward
prone lying face downward
Superior up
inferior down
anterior front
posterior back
cephalic toward the head (superior in humans)
caudal toward the tail (inferior in humans)
ventral belly