CH1 A&P Intro Flashcards
Basics of Anatomy & Physiology
What is anatomy?
the study of the STRUCTURE of the human body
What is physiology?
the study of the FUNCTION of the human body
What does “tome” mean in Greek?
to cut
3 descriptions of the STRUCTURES of the body:
- what they are made of
- where they are located
- associated structures
TRUE/FALSE
All physiological functions are performed by specific anatomical structures
TRUE
What is the principle of complimentary?
STRUCTURE and FUNCTION are always complimentary. FUNCTION always reflects STRUCTURE.
What are the 2 major forms of anatomy?
Gross (Macroscopic) Anatomy & Microscopic Anatomy
What is the definition of Gross Anatomy?
The study of structures large enough to see with the unaided eye
List 3 types of Gross Anatomy
- Surface Anatomy (study of superficial markings)
- Regional Anatomy (study of specific areas of the body)
- Systemic Anatomy (Study of the 11* specific organ systems)
What are the 11* organ systems
- Muscular
- Urinary
- Respiratory
- Digestive
- Endocrine*
- Reproductive
- Skeletal*
- Lymphatic
- Integumentary*
- Nervous*
- Cardivascular
What is an organ system?
Organs that work together
List the 2 types of Microscopic Anatomy
- Cytology (cells)
- Histology (tissue)
What are the levels of Structural Organization of the Human Body
- atoms
- molecules
- macromolecules
- organelles
- cells
- tissue
- organ
- organ system
- human organism
What are the distinguishable processes of life?
- Digestion (break down of food substances)
- Reproduction
- Absorption (passage of substances thru membranes/body fluids)
- Growth (increase in size w/o change in shape)
- Circulation (movement of substance thru body)
- Assimilation (change absorbed substances chemically)
- Respiration (use of oxygen)
- Excretion (removal of waste products)
- Movement (change in position)
- Responsiveness (reaction to change)
What is metabolism?
Chemical processes that let you stay alive
