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Human Body Organization Anatomy Physiology
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1
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What is the chemical level of human body organization?
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Atoms combine to form molecules and macromolecules like carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids
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What macromolecules are essential at the chemical level?
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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
3
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What defines the organelle level in body organization?
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Specialized structures within cells performing specific functions
4
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What role do organelles play in cells?
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Fulfill essential functions for cell survival and operation
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What characterizes the cellular level of organization?
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Smallest structural units with living matter characteristics
6
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How many cells approximate the human body composition?
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Approximately 100 trillion cells
7
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What is a tissue in body organization?
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Collection of cells sharing structural traits and similar functions
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How do tissues contribute to body structure?
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Group cells to perform common functions
9
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What defines an organ at the organ level?
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Structure of various tissues working together for a specific function
10
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Why do organs increase body complexity?
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Integrate multiple tissues for coordinated functions
11
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What is the systemic level of organization?
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Groups of organs collaborating for complex functions
12
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How many main systems does the human body have?
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Eleven main systems
13
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What represents the organism level?
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Coordinated structures and systems maintaining equilibrium and survival
14
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What allows the organism to adapt to the environment?
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Interaction and coordination of all systems
15
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What is anatomy as a branch of science?
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Study of body structures and their relationships
16
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What does the term 'anatomy' derive from?
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Greek words meaning 'to dissect'
17
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What is macroscopic anatomy?
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Study of structures visible without optical instruments
18
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What is microscopic anatomy?
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Study of structures invisible to the naked eye using microscope
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What is cytology in microscopic anatomy?
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Study of cells
20
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What is histology in microscopic anatomy?
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Study of tissues
21
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What describes the anatomical position?
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Body upright, arms at sides, palms forward, head and feet forward
22
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Why is anatomical position used in studies?
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Facilitates precise description of body parts and regions
23
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What is the sagittal plane?
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Longitudinal plane dividing body into left and right parts
24
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What is another name for the sagittal plane?
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Mid-sagittal or median plane
25
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What is the frontal plane?
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Longitudinal plane separating anterior and posterior portions
26
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What is also called the coronal plane?
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Frontal plane
27
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What does the transverse plane do?
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Separates body into superior and inferior portions
28
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What is another term for the transverse plane?
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Horizontal plane
29
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What is physiology as a scientific discipline?
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Study of functions of organisms and their components
30
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What does physiology seek to describe?
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Complex control systems for survival in changing environments