Unit 1 Flashcards
Covers Chapters 1-5 (118 cards)
The study of structure and form
Anatomy
The study of the function of the body parts
Physiology
Scientific Method is a systematic and rigorous process allowing scientists to…?
1) Examine natural events (or phenomena) through observation
2) Develop a hypothesis (a possible explanation) for explaining these phenomena
3) Experiment and test the hypothesis through the collection of data
4) Determine if the data supports the hypothesis or if the hypothesis needs to be rejected/modified
Microscopic Anatomy is…?
Examines structures that cannot be seen by the unaided eye
Or cellular anatomy; is the study of body cells and their internal structure
Cytology
The study of body tissue
Histology
Gross Anatomy
Also called macroscopic anatomy; investigates the structure and relationships of body parts that are visible to the unaided eye such as the intestine, stomach, brain, heart, and kidneys.
Systemic Anatomy
Studies the anatomy of each functional body system
Examines all of the structures in a particular region of the body as a complete unit
Regional Anatomy
Focuses on both superficial anatomic markings and the internal body structures that relate to the skin covering them
Surface anatomy
Comparative Anatomy
Examines the similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species
explores how the regulation of reproductive hormones can drive the reproductive cycle and influence sex cell production and maturation
Reproductive physiology
Pathophysiology
Investigates the relationship between the functioning of an organ system and disease or injury to that organ system
The sum of all of the chemical reactions that occur within the body
Metabolism
Anabolism
Small molecules are joined to form larger molecules
Catabolism
In which large molecules are broken down into smaller molecules
Responsiveness
Is the ability to detect and react to stimuli
Stimuli
Changes in the external or internal environment
An organ is a must be able to adjust internal bodily function in response to environmental changes
Regulation
Reproduction
All organisms produce new cells for growth maintenance and repair
The simplest level and it involves atoms and molecules
Chemical level
Molecule
When two or more atoms combine
More complex molecules they include some proteins and the DNA molecules
Macromolecules
Organelles
Macromolecules that form specialized microscopic subunits in cells