Anatomy Chapter 1 Test Flashcards
State the body structures from smallest to largest
Atom, Molecule, Macromolecule, Organelle, Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism
small structures within a cell that carry out specific functions to keep the cell in homeostasis
organelles
basic unit of structure and function of the body, smallest living structure
cell
groups of cells similar in structure and function
tissue
structure composed or two or more types of tissues that has a specialized function
organ
sum of all the chemical reactions that take place in the body at a given point in time
metabolism
Change in position of the body or of a body part; motion of an internal organ
movement
reaction to a change inside or outside the body
responsiveness
increase in body size without changing shape
growth
production of new organisms and new cells
reproduction
obtaining oxygen, removing carbon dioxide, and releasing energy from foods (some forms of life do not use oxygen in this characteristic of life)
respiration (KNOW FORMULA**)
Breakdown of food substances into simpler forms that can be absorbed and used
digestion
passage of substances through membranes and into body fluids
absorption
movement of substances in body fluids
circulation
changing absorbed substances into chemically different forms
assimilation
removal of wastes produced by metabolic reactions
excretion
What are the five requirements of an organism? (for Life)
water, food, oxygen, heat, pressure
What is homeostasis?
Having a stable internal environment which is needed for all of the body’s processes.
Is the body ever in perfect homeostasis everywhere?
no
Where is the extracellular/intercellular fluid found?
Between cells containing water, nutrients, and oxygen
nerves in the body that detect specific stimuli (conditions) in the body’s internal environment and send that information to central nervous system (CNS)
receptors
specific value for a process that takes place in the body
set point
what happens when body temperature gets out of homeostasis?
Body temperature regulation is maintained by homeostatic mechanisms. The set point tells what the value should be. When body temperature becomes too high, thermoreceptors send signals to the control center. The hypothalamus detects deviation from the set point and signal effector organs. The skin blood vessels dilate, which increase skin blood flow, and sudoiferous glands secrete. Body heat is lost to surroundings. When body temperature becomes too low, thermoreceptors send signals to the control center. The hypothalamus detects deviation from the set point and signal effector organs. Skin blood vessels constrict, which decrease skin blood flow, and sudoiferous glands remain inactive. If body temperature continues to drop, the control center signals muscles to contract involuntarily, and the muscle activity generates heat. Body heat is conserved.
hormone produced by pituitary glands that stimulates uterine contractions
oxytocin