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1. anatomy: the study of structure and form
2. anatomists: scientists who study the structure and form of organisms
3. physiology: the study of function of the body parts
4. microscopic anatomy: examines structures that cannot be seen by the unaided
eye
5. cytology: (cell ; study) is the study of body cells and their internal structure
6. histology: (web, tissue) is the study of tissues
7. Gross anatomy: investigates the structure and relationships of body parts that
are visible to the unaided eye
8. systemic anatomy: studies the anatomy of each functional body system
9. regional anatomy: examines all the structures in a particular region of the body
as a complete unit
10. surface anatomy: both superficial anatomic markings and the internal body
structures that relate to the skin covering them
11. comparative anatomy: examines similarities and differences in the anatomy
of different species
12. embryology: (young one) discipline concerned with developmental changes
occurring from conception to brith
13. pathologic anatomy: examines all anatomic changes resulting from disease
14. radiographic anatomy: investigates the relationships among internal
structures that may be visualized by specific scanning procedures
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15. Physiology Subdisciplines: Cardiovascular physiology, neurophysiology,
respiratory physiology, reproductive physiology, pathophysiology
16. cardiovascular physiology: functioning of heart, blood vessels, and blood
17. neurophysiology: examines how nerve impulses travel throughout the
nervous system
18. respiratory physiology: studies how respiratory gases are transferred by
gas exchange between lungs and blood vessels
19. reproductive physiology: explores how regulation of reproductive
hormones can drive the reproductive cycle and influence sex cell production and
maturation
20. pathophysiology: investigates the relationship between the functioning of
an organ system and disease or injury to that organ system 21. physiologists:
focus on the function of the small intestine
22. organization: all organisms exhibit a complex structure and order
23. metabolism: the sum of all of the chemical reactions that occur within the body
24. anabolism: (a raising up) small molecules are joined to form larger molecules
25. catabolism: (a casting down) large molecules are broken down into smaller
molecules
26 Growth and Development: organisms assimilate materials from environment;
grow and develop
27. Responsiveness: the ability to sense and react to stimuli
28. Stimuli: changes in the external and internal environment
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1. anatomy: the study of structure and form
2. anatomists: scientists who study the structure and form of organisms
3. physiology: the study of function of the body parts
4. microscopic anatomy: examines structures that cannot be seen by the unaided
eye
5. cytology: (cell ; study) is the study of body cells and their internal structure
6. histology: (web, tissue) is the study of tissues
7. Gross anatomy: investigates the structure and relationships of body parts that
are visible to the unaided eye
8. systemic anatomy: studies the anatomy of each functional body system
9. regional anatomy: examines all the structures in a particular region of the body
as a complete unit
10. surface anatomy: both superficial anatomic markings and the internal body
structures that relate to the skin covering them
11. comparative anatomy: examines similarities and differences in the anatomy
of different species
12. embryology: (young one) discipline concerned with developmental changes
occurring from conception to brith
13. pathologic anatomy: examines all anatomic changes resulting from disease
14. radiographic anatomy: investigates the relationships among internal
structures that may be visualized by specific scanning procedures
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, Chapter 1 (Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach 4th Edition) N
15. Physiology Subdisciplines: Cardiovascular physiology, neurophysiology,
respiratory physiology, reproductive physiology, pathophysiology
16. cardiovascular physiology: functioning of heart, blood vessels, and blood
17. neurophysiology: examines how nerve impulses travel throughout the
nervous system
18. respiratory physiology: studies how respiratory gases are transferred by
gas exchange between lungs and blood vessels
19. reproductive physiology: explores how regulation of reproductive
hormones can drive the reproductive cycle and influence sex cell production and
maturation
20. pathophysiology: investigates the relationship between the functioning of
an organ system and disease or injury to that organ system 21. physiologists:
focus on the function of the small intestine
22. organization: all organisms exhibit a complex structure and order
23. metabolism: the sum of all of the chemical reactions that occur within the body
24. anabolism: (a raising up) small molecules are joined to form larger molecules
25. catabolism: (a casting down) large molecules are broken down into smaller
molecules
26 Growth and Development: organisms assimilate materials from environment;
grow and develop
27. Responsiveness: the ability to sense and react to stimuli
28. Stimuli: changes in the external and internal environment
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