Mr. Ford's Video - Chap 1: Anatomy Terms

Question 1

Anatomy

Answer 1

• the study of structure
• identification of the body parts
• “to cut up.”

Question 2

Physiology

Answer 2

• the study of function
• how the parts of the body work
• “physis” means nature
• “ology” the study of

Question 3

Pathology

Answer 3

• the study of disease & the disease processes
• what makes you sick
• “pathos” means suffering/pain

Question 4

Microscopic Anatomy

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• the study of anatomy on a microscopic level, ca not study without a microscope.
• Histology - the study of tissues
• Cytology - the study of cells

Question 5

Gross Anatomy

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• the study of anatomy on a large scale, can see with the unaided eye.

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Regional Anatomy

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• the study of anatomy by regions of the body, e.g., muscles and nerves and arteries

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Systemic Anatomy

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• the study of anatomy by systems in the body, e.g.

Question 8

Embryology

Answer 8

The first eight weeks of development after fertilization

of a human egg.

Question 9

Developmental biology

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The complete development of an individual from fertilization to death.

Question 10

Cell biology

Answer 10

Cellular structure and functions.

Question 11

Histology

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The microscopic structure of tissues.

Question 12

Surface anatomy

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Surface markings of the body to understand internal anatomy through visualization and palpation (gentle touch).

Question 13

Imaging anatomy

Answer 13

Internal body structures that can be visualized with techniques such as x-rays, MRI, CT scans, and other technologies for clinical analysis and medical intervention.

Question 14

Immunology

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The body’s defenses against disease-causing agents.

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Respiratory physiology

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Functions of the air passageways and lungs.

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Renal physiology

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Functions of the kidneys.

Question 17

Exercise physiology

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Changes in cell and organ functions due to muscular activity

Question 18

Pathophysiology

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Functional changes associated with disease and aging.

Question 19

Neurophysiology

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The physiology of the nervous system.

Question 20

Endocrinology

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The branch of physiology and medicine concerned with endocrine glands and hormones.

Question 21

Cardiovascular

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Relating to the heart and blood vessels.

Question 22

Catabolism

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• the breakdown of complex chemical substances into simpler components

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Anabolism

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• the building up of complex chemical substances from smaller, simpler components.

Question 24

Autopsy

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• is a postmortem (after death) examination of the body and dissection of its internal organs to confirm or determine the cause of death.

Question 25

Intercellular Fluid

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• fluid inside the body cells

Question 26

Extracellular Fluid (ECF)

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• fluid outside body cells

Question 27

Interstitial Fluid
Intercellular Fluid
Tissue Fluid

Answer 27

• ECF filling the narrow spaces between cells of tissues

Question 28

Plasma

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• ECF in blood vessels

Question 29

Lymph

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• ECF in lymphatic vessels

Question 30

Cerebrospinal fluid

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• ECF in and around the brain and spinal cord

Question 31

Synovial Fluid

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• ECF in the joints

Question 32

Aqueous Humor / Vitreous Humor

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• ECF found within the eyes

Question 33

Body’s Internal Environment

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• ECF is in constant motion throughout the body and also surrounds all body cells

Question 34

Anabolism

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Synthetic, energy-requiring reactions whereby small molecules are built up into larger ones.

Question 35

Catabolism

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Chemical reactions that break down complex organic compounds into simple ones, with the net release of energy.

Question 36

Cells

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The basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; the smallest structure capable of performing all the activities vital to life.

Question 37

Control center

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Part of a feedback system that sets the range of values within which a controlled condition should be maintained, evaluates input from receptors and generates output commands.