Chapters 1-3 Flashcards
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Definition of Anatomy
The study of the internal and external structures of the body and the relationships between the body parts
Relationship between Anatomy and Physiology
All specific functions are performed by specific structures.
Areas of Anatomy
Gross Anatomy (macroscopic)
Surface Anatomy
Regional Anatomy
Systemic Anatomy
Developmental Anatomy (Conception to maturity)
Embryology – first 2 months of development
Clinical – pathological, radiographic, surgical
Microscopic Anatomy
Cytology
Histology
Areas of Physiology
Cell Physiology
Organ Physiology
Systemic Physiology
Pathological Physiology
Definition of Physiology
The study of how living organisms perform their vital functions.
Definitions of Tissue, Organ and Organ System
- *Tissue:** A group of cells working together to perform a function.
- *Organ:** A group of tissues working together to perform a function.
- *Organ System: ** A group of organs interacting to perform a function.
Integumentary System
Organs and Functions
Skin
Hair
Nails
Sweat Glands
- Protect against environmental hazards
- Helps regulate body temperature
- Provides sensory information
Skeletal System
Organs and Functions
Bones
Cartilage
Associated Ligaments
Bone Marrow
- Provides support and protection for other tissues
- Stores calcium and other minerals
- Forms blood cells
Muscular System
Organs and Function
Skeletal muscles
Associated Tendons
Cartilage
Bone Marrow
- Provide protection and support for other tissues.
- Generates heat that maintains body temperature
- Provide movement
Nervous System
Organs and Functions
Brain
Spinal Chord
Peripheral Nerves
Sense Organs
- Directs immediate responses to stimuli.
- Coordinates or moderates activities of other organ systems.
- Provides and interprets sensory information about external stimuli.
Endocrine System
Organs and Functions
Pituitary
Thyroid
Pancreas
Adrenal Gland
Gonads
Endocrine tissues in
other systems
- Directs long term changes in the activities of other systems.
- Adjusts metabolic activity and energy use by the body
- Controls many structural and functional changes during development
Cardiovascular System
Organs and Functions
Heart
Blood
Blood Vessels
- Distributes blood, cells, water and dissolved materials including blood, waste materials, nutrients, oxygen and CO2
- Distributes heat and assists in regulating body temperature.
Lymphatic System
Organs and Functions
Spleen
Thymus
Lymphatic Vessels
Lymph Nodes
Tonsils
- Defends against infection and disease
- Returns tissue fluids to the blood stream
Respiratory System
Organs and Functions
Nasal Cavities
Sinuses
Larynx
Trachea
Lungs
Bronchi
Alvioli
- Delivers air to alvioli
- Provides oxygen to bloodstream
- Removes CO2 from the bloodstream
- Produces sounds for communication
Digestive System
Organs and Functions
Teeth
Tongue
Pharynx
Esophagus
Stomach
Large Intestine
Small Intestine
Liver
Gallbladder
Pancreas
- Process and digests food
- Absorbs and conserves water
- Absorbs nutrients
- Stores energy reserves
Urinary System
Organs and Functions
Kidneys
Ureters
Urinary bladder
Urethra
- Excretes waste products from the blood
- Controls water balance by regulating the volume of urine produced
- Stores urine prior to voluntary elimination.
- Regulates blood ion concentrations and PH
Male Reproductive System
Organs and Functions
Testes
Epididymides
Ductus Deferentia
Seminal Vesicles
Prostate Gland
Penis
Scrotum
- Produces male sex cells (sperm), suspending fluids and hormones
- Sexual intercourse
Female Reproductive System
Organs and Functions
Ovaries • Produces female sex cells and their hormones
Uterine Tubes • Supports developing embryo from conception to delivery
Uterus • Provides milk to nourish newborn infant.
Vagina • Sexual intercourse
Labia
Clitoris
Mamary Glands
What helps to maintain PH?
The kidneys regulate blood ion concentration and PH levels
Define Homeostatis and Homeostatic Regulation
Homeostasis: The existence of a stable internal environment.
Homeostatic Regulation: The adjustment of physiological systems to preserve homeostasis.
When the body fails to achieve homeostatic regulation, illness or disease sets in.
What are the two general mechanisms involved in Homeostasis?
- *Auto Regulation**: When a cell, tissue, organ or organs system adjusts its activities automatically in response to some environmental change.
- *Extrinsic Regulation:** When the nervous system or endocrine systems respond to stimuli to return to homeostasis.
- The nervous system directs rapid, short-term, and very specific responses. Example: contraction of muscles to move hand away from a hot stove.
- The endocrine system releases chemical messengers, hormones, which affect tissues and organs throughout the body. Examples: long-term regulation of blood volume and composition and the adjustment of organ system function during starvation.
Explain the three parts of homeostatic regulatory mechanism.
- *Receptor**: A sensor that is sensitive to a particular stimulus or environmental change
- *Control Center:** Receives, processes, and responds to the information supplied by the receptor.
- *Effector**: A cell or organ that responds to the commands of the control center and whose activity either opposes or enhances the stimulus.
- *Set point:** The desired value that achieves homeostasis.

Explain Negative Feedback
- *Negative Feedback**: The primary mechanism of homeostatic regulation. It opposes or negates a variation from normal limits.
- It maintains a normal range rather than a fixed value. The set point may vary with changing environments or differing activity levels.
- The variability is greater among individuals than within an individual.

Defiene Dynamic Equilibrium
Dynamic Equilibrium: When the body continually adapts to maintain homeostatic regulation. Each physiological system functions to maintain a state of equilibrium that keeps vital conditions within normal limits.


