Chapter 1 Flashcards
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Definition of Homeostasis
balance the body tries to maintain. “homeo-“ means the same and “stasis” means staying
Disection
cutting apart
Anatomy
Anatomist learn about the structure of the body by cutting it apart
Physiology
study of the functions of living organisms and their parts.
Scientific Method
Propose Hypothesis -> Design Experiment -> Collect and analyze data -> determine whether the data are biased -> refine hypothesis -> repeat the experiments -> ACCEPT AS THEORY -> ACCEPT AS LAW
1 METER= (X) IN
39.37
1 CM = (x) M
10^-2
1 MM = (x) M
10^-3
1 μ = (x) M
10^-6
1 nm = (x) M
10 ^ -9 M
1 Å = (x) M
10 ^ -10 m
1 in = (x) Cm
2.5 cm
Smallest living units of structure
Cells
Organization of many cells that act together to perform a common function
Tissue
Group of several different tissues arranged in a way that allow them to act as a unit to perform a special function
Organ
An organization of varying numbers and kinds or organs that can work together to perform complex functions for the body
Systems
Anatomical position
Body is in an erect posture with arms at sides and pals forward. Head and feet fact forward.
Supine position
Lying face upward
Prone position
Lying face downward
Superior
Toward the head
Inferior
Toward the feet
Anterior
Front or In front of
Posterior
Back or in back of
Ventral (in place of anterior)
Toward the belly
