Introduction to anatomy and physiology Flashcards
What does anatomy mean?
Cut apart
What does physiology mean?
Study of function
What are the two types of anatomy?
Gross anatomy.
Microscopic anatomy.
What is autopoiesis?
Living organisms are self organised or self maintaining.
What is cell theory?
If it is made up of one or more cells it is alive.
What is metabolism
Total of all physical and chemical reactions occurring in the body
What are the 4 requirements to sustain human life?
Oxygen.
Nutrients.
Narrow range of body temperature.
Narrow range of atmospheric pressure.
What are the levels of structural organization?
Chemical.
Cellular.
Tissue.
Organs.
System organ.
Organism.
What is the chemical level?
Atoms bond to form molecules.
What is the cellular level?
Molecules combine to form fluid and organelles.
What is the tissue level?
Similar cells form a body tissue.
What is the organ level?
Two or more different tissues combine.
What is the system organ level?
Related organs with common function.
What is the organism level?
Individual living human.
