Exam #1 chapter 1 part 1 Flashcards
the scientific discipline that investigates the body’s structures
anatomy
what is an example of anatomy?
the shape and size of bones
what is an example of anatomy of bones?
the hard mineralized substance enables the bones to provide strength and support.
studies the structural changes that occur between conception and adulthood
developmental anatomy
a subspecialty of developmental anatomy, considers the changes from conception to the end of the 8th week of development
embryology
examines the structural features of cells
cytology
examines the tissues, whch are composed of cells and the materials surrouonding them
histology
the study of structures that can be examined without the aid of a microscope and can be approached systemically or regionally
gross anatomy
how is the body studied in systemic anatomy?
system by systsem
how is the body studies in regional anatomy?
area by area
how are systems sutdied in regional anatomy?
simoultanously
involves looking at the exterior of the body to visualize structures deeper inside the body
surface anatomy
whata is an example of surface anatomy?
the sternum and parts of the ribs can be seen and palpated on the front of the chest.
the scientific investigation of the processes or functions of living things
physiology
what are the major goals when studying physiology?
to understand and preict the body’s responses to stimuli and to understand how the body maintains conditions withn a narrow range of values in constantly changing environment
examines the processes occurring in cells
cell physiology
considers the functions of organ systems
systemic physiology
what are the 6 levels of organization that the body can be studied at?
1) chemical
2) cell
3) tissue
4) organ
5) organ system
6) whole organism
basic structural and functional units of plants and animals
cells
what do molecules form to combine?
organelles
small structures inside cells
organelles
what is an example of an organelle?
the nucleus and mitochondria
an organelle that contains the cell’s hereditary information
nucleus
an organelle that manufacture ATP
mitochandria