Anatomy and Orgnaisation of the Body Flashcards
1
Q
What makes up the human body?
A
- operates as a single machine
- made up of serval systems that work together
- human body has 30 trillion cells
2
Q
Definition of anatomy
A
- study of the structure of the body
- physical relationship between different parts
3
Q
Definition of Physiology
A
- Study how the body system works
- how integrated activities maintain the life and health of individual
4
Q
Definition of Pathology
A
- Study abnormalities
- Pathophysiology = considers how they affect body functions & = causing illness
5
Q
How does the body function when it’s older?
A
- becomes less efficient with age
- Physiological decline = normal when ageing is sometimes confused with disease/ illness
- some conditions = more common in older people
