chapter 1 *3
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alexiacasiano on September 1, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 anatomy | study of the structure and shape of the body and body parts and their relationship to one another |
| cardiac physiology | studies the function of the heart systems |
| hematopoiesis | formation of blood cells |
| hormone | chemical messangers secreted by the endocrine gland |
| gross anatomy | studying large, easily observed structures |
| microscopic anatomy | study of using a microscope to see very small structures in the body |
| nerve impulse | electrical signal that is sent through the body |
| neurophysiology | explains the workings of the nervous systems |
| physiology | study of how the body and its parts work or functions |
| diaphragm | a muscular portition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities |
| homeostasis | the bodys ability to maintain stable internal conditions |
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