Chapter 1 Flashcards
anatomy
the study of structure
gross-anatomy
study of large structures
microscopic anatomy
study of structures on a different scale
regional
where
systemic
what system it’s in
surface anatomy
skin outside of skin
cytology
study of cells
histology
study of tissues
physiology
the function
what are the 6 levels of organization?
chemical, cells, tissue, organs, organ systems, organism
integumentary system
skin, encloses internal body structures
skeletal system
supports body, bones
muscular system
enables movement
nervous system
nerves, spine, brain, processes sensory information
endocrine system
enzymes, secretes horomones
cardiovascular system
blood, heart, delivers oxygen
lymphatic system
main fighters, return fluid to blood
respiratory system
lungs, removes carbon dioxide from body
digestive system
processes food and removes waste
urinary system
controls water balance, removes waste
reproductive system
produces sex hormones
negative feedback system
reverses (sweating for example)
positive feedback system
pushes more towards reaction (cut on finger)
CAT scan
high radiation, identify growths, can see cancer cells
