Introduction to the Human Body

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Ana meaning

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parts

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Tomy meaning

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to cut

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physio meaning

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Nature

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Study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts

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anatomy

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Large structures that are easily observable of our naked eye

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Gross anatomy

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➔ Parts and processes happening within the organ + its function
➔ Study how the body and its parts work or function

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physiology

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Processes inside the cell

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cellular physiology

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Small structures that can be only viewed through the use of a microscope

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Micro anatomy

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Function of organs and organ system

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systemic physiology

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Atoms combine to form molecules

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chemical level

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Cells are made up of molecules

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cellular level

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Tissues consist of similar types of cells

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Tissue level

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Organ made up of different types of tissues

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Organ level

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These are made up of different organs working closely together. These organs share a common purpose.

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Organ system level

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Human organisms are made up of many organ systems

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Organismal level

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Components: Hair, skin, fingernails

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integumentary system

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Provides protection; acts as the body’s external covering. It’s dry to protect us, aids in thermoregulation through perspiration, and contains sensory receptors for touch.

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skin

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Offer protection, both made of keratin.

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hair and fingernails

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Cartilages, Joint, and bones

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skeletal system

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How many bones does the human body have

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206 = 80 axial + 126 appendicular

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○ Components: Brain, Sensory Receptor, Spinal cord, and nerves

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Nervous system

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Components: Skeletal Muscles
Contracts for movement.
Assists blood flow in veins and vessels.
Generates heat.

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Muscular system

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Brain and spinal cord

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CNS

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Nerves

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PNS

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Components: Pineal gland, Pituitary gland, Thyroid gland, Thymus gland, adrenal glands, pancreas, testis (male), and ovary (female) ○ Controls body functions through hormone secretion. ○ Regulates other structures by producing hormones. ○ Manages bodily activities slowly, especially during fight-or-flight responses. ○ Glands are not anatomically attached.

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Endocrine system

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○ Components: Heart and Blood Vessels ○ Pumps blood throughout the body. ○ The heart collects oxygenated blood from the lungs and distributes it. ○ Facilitates the exchange of biomolecules and byproducts.

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Cardiovascular system

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○ Components:Lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels ○ Protects through lymphoid organs. ○ Returns leaked tissues to the bloodstream via lymphatic vessels. ○ Cleanses blood and houses white blood cells. ○ Uses muscle contraction for lymph flow. ○ Macrophages in lymphatic organs target invaders.

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Lymphatic system

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○ Components: Nasal cavity, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi, and Lungs ○ Facilitates respiration (inhalation and exhalation).

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Respiratory system

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○ Male Components: Seminal vesicles, Penis, prostate gland, testis, Scrotum ○ Female Components: Mammary glands (in the breast), uterine tube,

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Reproductive system

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○ Components: Oral Cavity, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, and Rectum ○ Breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and reabsorbs water ○ Delivers nutrients to the bloodstream for body-wide distribution.

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Digestive systems

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○ Components: Kidney, Ureter, urinary Bladder, and Urethra ○ Eliminates waste through urine ○ Maintains pH, water and electrolyte balance, and normal blood pressure. ○ Excretes nitrogenous wastes and regulates acid-base balance.

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Urinary system

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Functional interrelationships between parts

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Organizational

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Sum of all chemical and physical changes sustaining an organism → Ability to acquire and use energy in support of these changes

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Metabolism

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→ Can increase in size → Size of cells, groups of cells, extracellular materials

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Growth

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→ Ability to sense and respond to environmental changes → Includes both internal and external environments

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Responsiveness

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→ Required for chemical reactions → Made available by the cooperation of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems

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Oxygen

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→ Formation of new cells → Procreation and perpetuate life → Occurs on the cellular (cell division) and organismal level

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Reproduction

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→ Changes in form and size → Changes in cell structure and function from generalized to specialized - differentiation

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Development

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Chemical used for energy and cell building include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, and minerals

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Nutrients

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→ 60 to 80 percent of body weight → Most abundant chemical in the human body → Provides fluid base for body secretions and excretions

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Water

Question 34

what is the normal body temperature

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37C or 98.6F

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Must be appropriate for gas exchange

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atmospheric pressure