L2 - Physiology Flashcards
(9 cards)
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What is physiology?
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Science of functions and vital processes of living organisms, and their parts and their organs.
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William Harvey
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- Describes pulmonary and systemic circulation
- Visually demonstrated that valves prevent backflow of blood
- Described how heart pumps blood around
- Starting point of physiology
- Lead to specialisations in physiology
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Systems
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Integumentary
Skeletal
Muscular
Nervous
Cardiovascular
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Integumentary system
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Covering/Protection
Vitamin D synthesis
Cutaneous receptors
Sweat glands
Temperature regulation
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Skeletal system
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Protection
Support and shape
Framework for muscles
Blood cell production
Minerals storage
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Muscular
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Locomotion
Facial expression
Maintain posture
Stabilise joints
Produce heat
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Nervous
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Control system
Respond to internal and external changes
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Cardiovascular
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Transport blood via blood vessels
Heart pumps blood
9
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Physiology principles
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Homeostasis
Cell communication
Cell membranes and transport
