Foundations & Cells
This is the basic unit of living organisms, enclosed in a membrane, and housing genetic material and machinery for basic life
Cells
These small vessels connect arteries to veins and have thin walls, often only one cell thick
Capillaries
This system is the body's protective covering, responsible for temperature regulation and sensing the environment
Integumentary
The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment
Homeostasis
These biological macromolecules are made of repeating amino acids and fold into complex 3D structures, enabling diverse functions
Proteins
Deoxygenated blood enters the right atrium, moves to the right ventricle, and is then pumped through this structure to the lungs
Pulmonary artery
This system removes waste material from the body and regulates fluid volume and electrolyte concentration
Urinary
___ is measurable and observable by a healthcare worker, unlike a subjective symptom
Sign
The nucleus, mitochondrion, and ribosomes are all examples of
Organelles
Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood out to the entire body through the aorta
These primary reproductive organs in the male are responsible for producing spermatozoa and testosterone
Testes or Testicles
The type of joint movement that would describe pulling the leg toward the median of the body
Adduction
A collection of tissues working together to perform a specific function
Organ
Modified cardiac muscles fibers that set the pace of the heart are called
Pacemaker cells, Autorhythmic
The tough, white outer layer of the eye that protects it and helps maintain its shape
Sclera
Erikson's stages of Psychosocial Development are based on
Psychosocial conflicts that must be resolved for development to occur
This anatomical plane separates the body into Anterior and Posterior portions
Coronal or Frontal
Located in the right atrium, this is the heart's natural pacemaker, which initiates the electrical impulses that set the heart rate
Sinoatrial (SA) node
This anatomical term refers to the bones of the fingers and toes
phalanges
Carol Gilligan developed this alternative to Kohlberg’s theory, emphasizing relationships, empathy, and responsibility.
Gilligan's Ethic of Care