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organ system
group of organs that work together
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cell
basic unit of structure and function
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principle of complementary
the function of an object is dependent on its structure → form fits function
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homeostasis
- the state if equilibrium focuses on a set point in the body
- the ability of your body to maintain constant internal environment regardless of environmental changes
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organ
two or more tissues that work together to preform a specific function
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positive feedback
- causes changes that amplify the initial change
- controls infrequent events that do not require constant adjustments
- ex blood clotting
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tissue
group of cells with a similar function
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anatomical position
body upright, head and feet facing forward, palms forward, thumbs pointing away from the body
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inferior
away form the head
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anterior
toward the front
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Posterior
toward the back
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medial
toward the midline
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Lateral
away from the midline
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proximal
closer to the origin of the body
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distal
farther from the body
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