Ch. 1: The Sciences Of Anatomy And Physiology Flashcards
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What does Anatomy study?
The form and structure of the body.
What does Physiology study?
How the body functions.
Form and function are _______________.
Interrelated
Microscopic Anatomy examines…
Structures that cannot be observed by an unaided eye. You need a microscope.
Cytology is the study of…
Body cells and their internal structure.
Histology is the study of…
Tissues.
Gross Anatomy is also known as…
Macroscopic Anatomy.
Systemic Anatomy studies…
Anatomy of each functional body system.
Pathophysiology investigates…
The relationship between the function of an organ system and disease or injury to the system.
What are the body’s 8 levels of organization?
- Atoms
- Molecules
- Macromolecules (including organelles)
- Cells
- Tissue
- Organ
- Organ system
- Organism
The smallest units of matter
Atoms
One or more combined atoms forms…
Molecule
More complex molecules (Ex. Proteins, DNA)
Macromolecules
Microscopic structures within cells
Organelles
The smallest living structures.
Cells
The basic units of structure and function in organisms
Cells
Groups of similar cells performing common functions.
Tissue
Two or more tissue types performing specific functions.
Organ
Related organs working together to achieve a common function
Organ system
Highest level of structural organization.
Organism
All body systems function _______________.
Interdependently.
What does anatomic position look like?
Body Erect, Face forward, Feet together, Palms facing forward.
Describing the location of anatomical features is ALWAYS based on…
Anatomical Position.
Supine
Lying face upward