fundamentals of anatomy & physiology

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Decks in this class (25)

The Cellular Level of Organisation
Cell theory,
Cytology,
Two types of human cells
164  cards
The Tissue Level of Organisation
Tissues,
Histology,
3 types of tissue
94  cards
The Integumentary System
Cutaneous membrane,
Accessory structures,
2 parts of integumentary system
116  cards
Bones and Bone Structure
Skeletal system,
Functions of the skeletal system,
Sutural bones
72  cards
Joints
2 ways of classifying joints,
Structural classification of joints,
Synarthrosis
36  cards
Muscle Tissue
Functions of skeletal muscle,
Excitability,
Contractilicity
41  cards
The Muscular System
First class lever,
Second class lever,
Third class lever
19  cards
The Heart
Function of cardiovascular system,
Pulmonary circuit,
Systemic circuit
176  cards
Blood
Blood,
Functions of blood,
Characteristics of blood
122  cards
Blood Vessels and Circulation
Arteries,
Arterioles,
Capillaries
93  cards
The Respiratory System
Functions of the respiratory system,
Upper respiratory system,
Lower respiratory system
197  cards
The Lymphatic System and Immunity
Pathogens,
Immunity,
Lymphatic vessels
162  cards
Nervous Tissue
Cell body,
Perikaryon,
Cytoskeleton of neuron
68  cards
The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes
Regions of the spinal cord,
Gray matter,
White matter
112  cards
The Brain and Cranial Nerves
4 brain regions,
Cerebrum,
Cerebral hemispheres
68  cards
Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System
Neural pathways,
Sensory receptor,
Sensation
39  cards
The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions
Autonomic nervous system,
Ans,
Preganglionic neurons
41  cards
The Special Senses
Olfactory organs,
Olfactory glands,
Olfaction
68  cards
The Urinary System
Urinary system,
Kidneys,
Urine
124  cards
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
Fluid balance,
Electrolytes,
Acid base balance
43  cards
The Endocrine System
Direct communication,
Gap junctions,
Paracrine communication
114  cards
The Digestive System
Digestive system,
Digestive tract,
Accessory structures
207  cards
Metabolism, Nutrition, and Energetics
Subtrates,
Metabolism,
Catabolism
42  cards
The Reproductive System
Gametes,
Reproductive system,
Male gonads
83  cards
Development and Inheritance
Fertilisation,
Oocyte activation,
Block to polyspermy
21  cards

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