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Anatomy
Pertains to the structure of the body
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Physiology
Pertains to the function of the body
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Disease
When homeostasis fails
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Systemic Disease
Effects the entire body or several organ systems
(exa. Rheumatic fever)
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Acute Disease
Occurs suddenly and generally lasts a short period of time
(exa. Flu)
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Chronic Disease
Tend to be less severe (symptoms/onset), develop slowly and last long term
(exa. COPD, Asthma)
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Local Disease
Restricted to one specific body part
(exa. Strep Throat)
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Integumentary System
Contains skin and accessory organs (hair, nails, sweat glands, etc)
Protects from infection/injury, Prevents water loss, and Regulates temperature
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Skeletal System
Contains bones, cartilage, and ligaments
Support, Protection, Movement, Blood cell production
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Respiratory System
Lungs
Exchange of CO2 for O
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Lymphatic System
Lymph Nodes
Immunity, Drainage of tissues
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Cardiovascular System
Contains the heart, blood, and all blood vessels
Pumps blood, Carries nutrients and waste
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Endocrine System
Glands
Controls production and secretion of hormones
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Nervous System
Contains the brian, spinal cord, and nerves
Controls all body systems
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Urinary System
Kidneys, Bladder, etc
Rids body of nitrogenous waste, Maintains fluid balance
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Muscular System
Contains all skeletal muscles
Movement, Heat production, Support
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Digestive System
Mouth, Stomach, Intestines, etc
Breaks down food, Absorbs nutrients into the blood
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Reproductive System
Testes/Ovaries, internal and external reproductive organs
Production of egg/sperm, Fertilization and development of offspring
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Meningitis
Inflamation of the Meninges (spine, brain)
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Pericarditis
Inflamation of the Pericardium (heart)
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Pleurisy
Infection of the pleura (lungs)
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Peritonitis
Inflamation of the membranes of the abdominal cavity
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