BIO 212- Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 194 pages long!)

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Ch 1: an introduction to anatomy and physiology. Individual and cooperative functions: cells physiology: processes within and between cells, organ physiology: functions of specific organs, systemic physiology: functions of an organ system, pathological physiology: effects of diseases. The roles of organ systems in homeostatic regulation. Coordination of blood flow, heat production, and heat loss. Removal, destruction, or inactivation of toxins and pathogens. Elimination or conservation of water from the blood. Absorption of water; loss of water in feces. Elimination of waste products from the liver in feces. Transport of waste products to sites of excretion. Pressure generated by the heart moves blood through blood vessels. Adjustments in heart rate and blood vessel diameter can raise or lower blood pressure. Anatomical terminology: superficial anatomy, locating structures on or near the body surface, anatomical landmarks, anatomical position: hands at sides, palms forward, supine: lying down, face up, prone: lying down, face down, references to palpable structures.