Bio103 Mod 1 Terms

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anatomy

study of structure of the human body

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physiology

study of body functions

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metabolism

total of all chemical functions in an organism

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anabolism

build large molecules

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catabolism

break down large molecules

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responsiveness

quick and brief responses to stimuli

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ecternal respiration

diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide between air in the lungs and the pulmonary capillaries

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internal respiration

diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide between blood and cells

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cellular respiration

uses oxygen to make ATP; products are water and carbon dioxide

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excretion

removing waste from the body

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homeostasis

maintenance of consistent internal environment in response to external conditions

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negative feedback

controls most body processes, fluctuates around set point, results in opposite direction of stimulus

(think sweating)

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positive feedback

occurs less frequently, stimulus is reinforced in one direction until climactic event that signals the body to return to homeostasis

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reproduction

primary role of human species; unique organ system

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