bio 112 - chapter 1 - vocabulary
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anatomy
structure
physiology
function
smallest unit of life
cell
cells working together
tissue
tissues working together
organ
organs working together
organ system
complete living individual
organism
homeostasis
stable internal enviroment
receptor
detects change
set point
normal/desired value
effector
produces response
negative feedback
corrects/reverses change
positive feedback
amplifies change
superior
above
inferior
below
anterior/ventral
front
posterior/dorsal
back
medial
towards midline
lateral
away from midline
proximal
closer to attachment
distal
farther from attachment
superficial
near surface
deep
more internal
ipsilateral
same side
contralateral
opposite side
sagittal
right/left
transverse
superior/inferior
frontal/coronal
anterior/posterior
thoracic cavity
heart and lungs
cranial cavity
brain
vertebral canal
spinal cord
abdominal cavity
stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, kidneys, intestine
diaphragm
separates thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities
urinary system
kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra
respiratory system
oxygen in, carbon dioxide out
digestive system
breakdown and absorption of nutrients
cardiovascular system
transports substances
endocrine system
hormones
nervous system
rapid communication/coordination
skeletal system
support, protection, mineral storage, blood cell production
muscular system
movement, posture, heat