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Anatomy and Physiology PDF, human biology study guide, organ systems overview, levels of organization, homeostasis notes, negative feedback, positive feedback, nursing school study guide, biology fundamentals

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This Anatomy and Physiology study guide provides a complete introduction to the fundamental principles of human biology. It covers essential topics such as the difference between anatomy (structure) and physiology (function), the concept that form follows function, and the six levels of structural organization in the human body—from chemical to cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism levels. The notes give a clear overview of the 11 major organ systems (integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive), explaining their structures, functions, and how they work together to maintain life. In addition, the document highlights the characteristics of living organisms, including cellular composition, metabolism, growth, excretion, responsiveness, movement, reproduction, and differentiation. It also provides an in-depth explanation of homeostasis—the body’s ability to maintain stable internal conditions—along with its control mechanisms (stimulus, receptor, control center, effector, and response). Both negative feedback (temperature regulation, blood sugar control) and positive feedback (childbirth, blood clotting) are explained with examples. This guide is ideal for students of anatomy and physiology, nursing, biology, or any health science field. It simplifies complex concepts into well-organized, easy-to-understand notes that can be used for exam preparation, classroom learning, or self-study.

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Intro to Anatomy and physiology
key terms-
Anatomy-study of body
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structures of the
what things look like ,Why they are
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Ex :
studying the hearts Chambersa values
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physiology-study of functions
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how those structures
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work


Ex-studying how theheart pumper blood
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Form > structures are shaped to
follows function- perform Specific jobs
EX : Red blood cells disc shaped -
increases
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are surface area to
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carry more of
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levels or structure: Six levels ,
from smallest to largest .
least complex to most complex
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chemical-atoms (C , H 0 , ,
N , etc ...
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, proteins)
Cellular-cells Smallest living units each has organelles specialized for tasks.
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Aissue Groups of similar cells that work (muscle , Nervous connective , epithelial )
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together
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organ-2 or more tissues combined (heart lungs Skin
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organ system multiple organs working together (digestive system nervous system)
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organism- The complete living being .
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* If one lower level fails (like a defective protein at the chemical level)
higher ,
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can't function properly .

Mnemonic: Captain Look Look but Sarah'svaries
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organ systems overview
integumentary system (skin hair , nails) protection , vit Regulate temp
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(bones joints) Support , protection make blood cells , stores minerals.
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Skeletal
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-(skeletal muscles) movement
generates heat
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Muscular
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Nervous-(brain , Spinalcord , Nerves) fast communication withnerve Impulses
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endocrine (glands) Slow
long term communication with hormones.
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Cardiovascular -(heart , blood vessels) transports nutrients , gas wastes
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lymphatic (lymph nodes spleen)
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immunity ,
returns fluid to circulation

Respiratory (lungs , trachea) gas exchange Co2in Co2 out]
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Digestive (Stomach , intestines , liver) Breaks down food , absorbs nutrients , eliminates waste
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Urinary (kidneys bladder) Removes waste , balances fluids and electrolytes
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-Reproductive Covaries , testes) produces gametes and
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hormones & .
reproduction.
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