Chapter 1 Flashcards
Study of structure and relationships
Anatomy
Study of functions of structures
Physiology
Sum of all chemical reactions in body
Metabolism
Ability to sense changes in environment and respond
Responsiveness
Locomotion, propulsion, contraction
Movement
Increase in size
Growth
Cell unspecialized to specialized
Differentation
Formation of new cells for growth, repair, replacement or production/production of new individual
Reproduction
Monitors changes and sends input to a control center
Receptor
Sets range, evaluates input and generates output
Control center
Receives output, produces a response that changes the controlled condition
Effector
Standing erect facing observer, arms at sides; palms anterior; thumbs lateral
Anatomical position
Cranial
Skull
Thoracic
Chest
Brachial
Upper arm
Patellar
Knee
Cephalic
Head
Gluteal
Butt
Axilia
Armpit
Close to head
Superior