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    Remodeling and Repair 13. Compare the locations and remodeling functions of the osteoblasts‚ osteocytes‚ and osteoclasts. 14. Explain how hormones and physical stress regulate bone remodeling. 15. Describe the steps of fracture repair. Homeostatic Imbalances of Bone 16. Contrast the disorders of bone remodeling seen in osteoporosis‚ osteomalacia‚ and Paget’s disease. Developmental Aspects of Bones:Timing of Events 17. Describe the timing and cause of changes in bone architecture and bone

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    a low metabolism‚ and are facing severe health issues due to it‚ such as obesity‚ heart disease and reproductive issues. This does not mean that everyone with low metabolism should be prescribed with this drug‚ because there could be an extreme imbalance in insulin or fat levels in the body. For example‚ if a person who is just above the normal weight and has not incurred any major injuries or procedures regarding their health as a result of low metabolism‚ the most effective method in which a doctor

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    Checklist for Lecture Exam 1 Chapter 1 ANATOMY : The study of structure PHYSIOLOGY: The study of function. Levels of organization CHEMICAL LEVEL: includes Atoms ( C‚O‚ H‚ N)‚ the smallest units of matter. These 4 are essential to life. Atoms bond together to form MOLECULES. CELLULAR LEVEL: Molecules combine to form Organelles. Organelles function together to form a CELL‚ the smallest unit of life. There are different types of cells with different functions. A cell consists of

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    water intake to 1 liter of water an hour or allowing other types of drinks that include sodium. 7) List and discuss Cannon’s Postulates; relate their relevance to the “Hold your Wee for a Wii” contest- Cannon’s Postulates are properties of homeostatic control systems in the body. 1. The nervous system has a role in preserving the “fitness” of the internal environment. The nervous system coordinates and integrates blood volume‚ blood osmolality‚ blood pressure‚ and body temperature‚ among other

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    A) Joseph has many risk factors‚ one of them including his family has a history of vascular disease‚ and he had not thought much about it because he was not living a healthy life style. He had gained weight from eating fatty foods‚ and had started smoking again. Joseph had a lot of stress from working long hours‚ and did nothing when he had felt tightness in his chest. These risk factors all affect cellular function. The blood slows‚ along with oxygen‚ glucose‚ and essential ions it carries that

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    6/7/2011 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology • Anatomy: The study of structures The Human Body: An Orientation • Subdivisions: – Gross or macroscopic anatomy (ex: regional‚ systemic anatomy) – Microscopic (ex: cytology‚ histology) – Developmental (ex: embryology) CH 1 1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology 2 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology • Essential tools for the study of anatomy: – Mastery of anatomical terminology – Observation – Manipulation – Palpation –

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    the information to the control center. The control center then receives the information from the sensor and compares it to the correct set value. It then signals the effector if necessary. The effector then takes necessary action to correct the imbalance based on the information the control center sends it. An example of negative feedback would be body temperature. The controlled variable is your core temperature‚ which is the temperature in the center of your body. The temperature sensors in your

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    Regulation of distal organs such as the adrenal cortex. Anatomy Circle of Willis‚ above it is the hypothalamus; pituitary and pituitary stalk on either side of the 3rd ventricle. Pituitary is within the bony socket‚ at the base of the stalk. Salatarcica with the pituitary stalk passing down Cingulate gyrus and sulcus Fornix which comes out of the hippocampus Intraventricular foramen – in front of the thalamus and behind the fornix‚ through which CSF can pass through the ventricles. Aqueduct

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    reflexive behaviors that are elicited when certain stimuli are present. 2. Homeostatic Theories The assumptions of the homeostatic theory are that organisms attempt to maintain homeostasis‚ the balance of physiological state or equilibrium‚ by constantly adjusting themselves to the demands of the environment. It can be noted that every living thing has certain biological needs‚ sex‚ hunger‚ thirst‚ that is caused by imbalance because those variables are absent in the physical body. 3. Arousal Theory

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