An Introduction to the Human Body

Question 1

is the scientific study of the body’s structure

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Human anatomy

Question 2

the word “anatomy” comes from a Greek root means

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to cut apart

Question 3

human anatomy was first studied in what ways

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• observing the exterior of the body
• observing the wounds of soldiers and other injuries

Question 4

physicians were later allowed to do this act to augment their knowledge

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dissecting bodies

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its structures are cut apart in order to observed their physical attributes and relationships to one another

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dissection

Question 6

dissection is used in

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-medical schools
- anatomy courses
- pathology labs

Question 7

what are the two areas of specialization of anatomy

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gross anatomy or macroscopic anatomy
microscopic anatomy

Question 8

is the study of the larger structures of the body, those visible without the use of magnification

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gross anatomy or macroscopic anatomy

Question 9

is the study of structures that can be observed with the use of microscope or other magnification devices

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microscopic anatomy

Question 10

microscopic anatomy includes

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• cytology
• the study of cells and histology
• the study of tissues

Question 11

two general approaches to the study of the body’s structures

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regional and systemic

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is the study of the interrelationships of all of the structures in a specific body region

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regional anatomy

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is the study of the structures that make up a discrete body system—that is, a group of structures that work together to perform a unique body function

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systemic anatomy

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is the scientific study of the chemistry and physics of the structures of the body and the ways in which they work together to support the functions of life

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physiology

Question 15

is the state of steady internal conditions maintained by living things

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homeostasis

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is the study of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves and how these work together to perform functions as complex and diverse as vision, movement, and thinking

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neurophysiology

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physiologists can work from 2 levels

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organ level and molecular level

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it is closely related to function in all living things

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form

Question 19

what are the fundamental levels of organization that increase in complexity

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smallest to biggest:
- subatomic particle
- atoms
- molecules
- organelles
- cells
- tissues
- organs
- organ systems
- organisms
- biosphere

Question 20

atoms bond to form molecules with three-dimensional structures

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chemical level

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a variety of molecules combined

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cellular level

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a community with similar cells

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tissue level

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two or more different tissues

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organ level

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Two or more organs work closely together to perform a function

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organ system level

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organ system work harmoniously together to perform a function

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organismal level

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3 simplest building blocks of matter

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- subatomic particles - atoms - molecules

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all matter in the universe is composed of one or more unique pure substances

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elements

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the smallest unit of the pure substances (elements)

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atom

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are made up of subatomic particles

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atom

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what are the subatomic particles

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protons neutrons electrons

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two or more atoms combined

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molecules or compounds

Question 32

are the chemical building blocks of all body structures

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molecules

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is the smallest independently functioning unit of a living organism

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cell