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What is the study of the body's structure?
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Anatomy
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The anatomy of a body part is tied to its specific function. This is called the principle of ___
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Complimentarity
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Logical Organization:
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AMCAtoms, Molecules, Cell Tissue
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Which body system helps manipulate the environment?
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Musculoskeletal
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Of the 8 necessary life functions, which is NOT required for an INDIVIDUAL'S survival?
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Reproduction
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At high altitudes where atmospheric presure is lower, oxygen acquisition will ______________
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Decrease
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Definition of Homeostasis
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Ability to maintain relatively stable internal conditions even though the outside world changes
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Example of negative feedback mechanism:
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Thyroid gland releases thyroid hormone because of TSH. TSH is decreased when thyroid hormone levels reach their set point
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Broken leg = ______ division of body
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Appendicular
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Term referring to internal organs
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Visceral
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Term referring to body cavity walls
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Ventral
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Which single abdominopelvic region/quadrant is the bladder located in?
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Hypogastric
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After centrifuging, which blood component contains immune function?
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Buffy Coat
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A major function of the plasma protein, albumin, is _____
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Maintenance of plasma osmotic pressure and buffering changes in plasma pH
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RBC's are efficient oxygen transport cells. OF the following characteristics which is the major contributor to the significant oxygen-carrying capacity?
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RBC's are Bi-Concave discs
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