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branch of science dealing with the form and structure of body parts
anatomy
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study of body functions
physiology
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state of balance in which the body's internal environment remains in the normal range
homeostasis
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substance that an endocrine gland secretes and that blood and body fluids transport
hormones
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mechanism activated by an imbalance that corrects the imbalance (creates stability)
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negative feedback
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the original action stimulates more of the same type of action (leads to instability)
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positive feedback
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any disease causing agent
pathogen
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skin and its accessory organs
Integumentary System
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bones, ligaments and cartilages
Skeletal System
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group of muscles
Muscular System
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brain, spinal cord, nerves and sense organs
Nervous System
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secretes hormones into the system
Endocrine System
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heart, arteries, veins, capillaries and blood
Cardiovascular System
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lymphatic vessels and fluid, lymph nodes, thymus gland and spleen
Lymphatic System
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organs that take air in and out and exchange gases between the blood and air
Respitory System
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absorbs nutrients and excretes waste
Digestive System
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kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra
Urinary System
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Levels of Organization
Atom -> Molecule -> Macromolecule -> Organelle -> Cell -> Tissue -> Organ -> Organ/Body System -> Organism
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study of the blood and blood diseases
Hematology
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branch of medicine dealing with children and their diseases
Pediatrics
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study of the skin and its diseases
Dermatology
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study of cancers
Oncology
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dealing with older individuals and their medical problems
Geriatrics
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study of the female reproductive system
Gynecology
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branch of medicine dealing with the heart and its diseases
Cardiology
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study of newborns and treatment of their disorders
Neonatology
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study of the nervous system and its disorders
Neurology
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dealing with pregnancy and childbirth
Obstetrics
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study of hormones, hormone-secreting glands and their diseases
Endocrinology
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dealing with muscular and skeletal systems and their problems
Orthopedics
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study of structural and functional changes that disease causes
Pathology
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study of structure, function, and abnormalities of cells
Cytology
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study of drugs and their uses
Pharmacology
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study of care and treatment of feet
Podiatry
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dealing with the mind and its disorders
Psychiatry
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study of xrays and radioactive substances and their uses as treatment
Radiology
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dealing with urinary systems
Urology
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Relative Positions
above or towards head
superior
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Relative Positions
below or towards feet
inferior
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Relative Positions
towards the front
anterior
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Relative Positions
towards the back
posterior
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Relative Positions
close to the imaginary midline
medial
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Relative Positions
toward the side
lateral
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Relative Positions
closer to the point of attachment
proximal
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Relative Positions
farther from point of attachment
distal
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