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Life Science
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Includes anatomy, physiology, biology, pathology, chemistry and physics
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Anabolism
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Phase of metabolism in which energy is used to build complex molecules from smaller ones, synthesis reactions, opposite catabolism
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Anatomical position
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Standard reference position for the body; body is erect facing the observer, upper extremities are at the sides; palms and toes are directed forward.
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Anatomy
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Study of body structure and the relationships of it's parts.
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Catabolism
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Phase of metabolism in which complex molecules are broken down into smaller ones and energy is released; opposite of anabolism.
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Cytology
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The study of cells
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Differentiation
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Process by which cells become structually and functionally specialized
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Histology
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The study of tissues
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Homeostasis
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A normal stable condition in which the body's internal environment remains the same; constant internal environment.
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Metabolism
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The total of all biochemical reactions that take place in the body; includes anabolism and catabolism.
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Negative feedback
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A mechanism of response in which a stimulus initiates reactions that reduce the stimulus.
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Pathophysiology
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The study of disorders of function.
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Physiology
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Study of disorders of living organisms and their parts.
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Anatomy
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The scientific study of structure
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Physiology
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The scientific study of function
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