Anatomy and Physiology Unit 1a

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Anatomical Position

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Standard position of the body where it is erect, feet are parallel and arms are hanging at the side with the palms facing forward.

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Anatomy

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The study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts and their relationship to one another.

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Cells

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The smallest units of all living things.

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Coronal section

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A cut along a lengthwise plane that divides the body or organ into anterior and posterior parts: AKA frontal section.

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Homeostasis

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The body's ability to maintain relatively stable internal conditions despite external conditions.

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Homeostatic Imbalance

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A disturbance in homeostasis resulting in disease.

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Mediastinum

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Division of the ventral body cavity; central region that separates the lungs into right and left cavities and houses the heart, trachea, and other visceral organs.

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Negative Feedback

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When the net effect of a response to stimulus is to shut off the original stimulus or reduce its intensity.

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Organ System

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A group of organs that work together to accomplish a common purpose.

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Organ

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A structure composed of two or more tissue types that performs a specific function for the body.