quiz 1 Flashcards
Anatomy
the study of the structure of body parts
Physiology
the study of the function of the body
macroscopic anatomy (gross anatomy)
anatomy visible to the naked eye
regional anatomy
all the structures in a particular region of the body
systemic anatomy
all the structures within an organ system
surface anatomy
internal organs as they relate to overlying skin surface
how many organ systems are there?
11 organ systems
microscopic anatomy
anatomy NOT visible to the naked eye
cytology
the study of cells
histology
the study of tissues
developmental anatomy
structural changes that occur throughout life
embryology
developmental changes that occur before birth
chemical level/ atoms
the smallest units of nonliving matter
cellular level/ cells
the smallest units of living matter
tissue level/ tissues
a group of similar cells that have a common function
4 major type of tissues in the human body
epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous
organ level/ organ
a structure composed of one or more tissue types
organ system level/ organ system
several organs that accomplish a common purpose
organism
YOU!!!!!
maintaining boundaries
plasma membrane of each cells
integumentary system (skin)
movement
contractility of skeletal and smooth muscles
muscular system
responsiveness
ability to sense changes in the environment and respond to them (pain, temperature, chemicals)
nervous system
digestion
breakdown of food into simple molecules that can be absorbed into the bloodstream then brought to all the body cells
digestive system
metabolism
all the chemical reactions with the body cells (catabolism, anabolism, and cellular respiration)
digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine system
excretion
removing wastes from the body
digestive, urinary, respiratory systems
reproduction (Cellular level)
one cell divides into two cells (mitosis)
reproduction (organism level)
one cell divides into 1 egg or 4 sperm (meiosis)
growth
an increase in size of the body part or of an organism
survival needs
nutrients (food)
oxygen
water
temperature (37C or 98.6F)
pressure
homeostasis
the ability of an organism to maintain a balanced internal state
homeostatic control (communication by the nervous system)
using electrical impulses
homeostatic control (communication by the endocrine system)
using hormones
variable
composed of 3 components
receptor (going in)
monitors the environment- responds to stimuli- sends information to the control center
control center
maintains the variable at a specific level or range- determines set point
effector (going out)
the control center responds to the stimuli
negative feedback mechanisms
- when the output shuts off the original effect of the stimulus or reduces its intensity
-must keep blood chemicals within narrow ranges, make continuous adjustments
nervous system= control of body temperature
endocrine system= control of blood sugar by insulin
positive feedback mechanisms
- when the output or response enhances the original stimulus
- response is self- propagating and amplified= a cascade
homeostatic imbalance
disease or illness
anatomical position
body standing
feet slightly apart
palms facing forward
superior
towards the head
inferior
towards the feet
anterior
towards the front
posterior
towards the back
medial
towards the midline