Intro to Anat and Phys Flashcards

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define anatomy

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scientific study of body’s structures

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regional anatomy

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study of interrelationships of all the structures in a specific body region

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Systemic anatomy

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study of structures that make up a discrete body system
- work together to perform unique function

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physiology

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study of FUNCTION, ways the structures of the body work together to support functions of life

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homeostasis

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state of steady internal conditions

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what is the lineup of structural organization?

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chemical level –> cellular level –> tissue level –> organ level –> organ system level –> organismal level

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atoms

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smallest unit
- made up of protons, neutrons, electrons

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molecule

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2+ atoms
chemical building blocks of all body structures
ex: water, proteins and sugars

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cell

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smallest independently functioning unit of living organism

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organelles

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tiny functioning units

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tissues

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group of many similar cells that work together to perform a specific function

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organ

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anatomicaly distinct structure composed of 2+ tissue types

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organism

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living being that has a cellular structure that can independently perform all physiologic functions necessary for life

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integumentary system

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  • largest organ system
  • includes skin and hair and nails
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anabolism

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simpler molecules are combined into larger more complex ones
- body assembles (by using energy) the complex chemicals in needs by combining small molecules

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catabolism

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larger more complex substances are broken down into smaller simpler molecules
- releases energy
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17
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ATP

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stores and releases energy

18
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endergonic vs exergonic

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endergonic: absorbs energy
exergonic: releases energy

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Nutrient

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substance in food and bevs essential to survival
- 3 basic classes: water, energy-yielding and body-building, and micronutrients

20
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what temp does the body have to be at?

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98.6 degrees F or 37 degrees C

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what happens if temp is too much above or below?

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certain proteins (enzymes) that facilitate chemical reactions lose their normal structure and abililty to function and chem reactions can’t proceed

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what is pressure?

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force exerted by a substance that is in contact with another substance

23
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what is atmospheric pressure?

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pressure exerted by mixture of gases (n2 and o2) in the earths atmosphere

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Negative Feedback

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mechanism that reverses a deviation from the set point

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sensor (or receptor)
component of negative feedback loop that monitors a physiological value and reports to control center
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Control center
component that compares value to noirmal range. if its too deviated, it activates the effector
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effector
causes a change to reverse the situation and return value to normal range
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what happens in body when bodys temp exeeds normal range?
- activates the heat-loss center - blood vessels dilate to allow more blood to flow to the surface - sweat glands are activated - depth of respiration increases
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what happens when body is cold?
- activates heat-gain center - reduces blood flow to the skin - shivering - thyroid gland triggered to release thyroid hormone
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what is positive feedback?
intensifies a change in the body's physiological condition rather than reversing it - if theres a deviation from normal it will move farther away
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prone
face down
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supine
face up
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serous membrane
one of the thin membranes that cover the walls and organs in th throacic and abdominopelvic cavitites
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pleura
serous membrance that encloses pleural cavity (lungs)
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peicardium
serous membrane around the heart
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peritoneum
serous membrane around the peritoneal cavity. organs in the abdominopelvic cavity
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Amoebas
do everything in the same one cell
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Nervous tissue
control and communication
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Muscle tissue
movement - skeletal, cardiac, smooth
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epithelial tissues
cover and protect the body
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connective tissues
provide support
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