Chapter 1 Flashcards
Human Physiology Definition
Study of how our bodies keeps us alive and functioning
Physiology vs Anatomy Saying
“Function Follows Form”. Neurons recieve information from many different sources but the anatomy allows us to see the dendrites and how they allow more contact and communication
Role of Physiology?
To understand how the anatomy is used to make these functions happen
What is Homeostasis
Maintaining Internal Equilibrium
Why is Homeostasis important?
External Factors: Room Temp, Pathogens
Internal Factors: Exercise
How is Homeostasis Maintained?
Negative Feedback
Homeostasis Maintenance Steps
Stimulus –> Receptor –> (Afferent Pathway/Sensory Pathway) –> Integrating Center –> Effector (Efferent Pathway/Motor Pathway) –> Response –> Negative Feedback
Result of Negative Feedback?
Maintenance of internal functions, maintains physiological “set points”
What about positive feedback?
Mechanism: Once one system becomes active, others begin to start activating as well. Essentially a chain. Short but rapid activity
Examples of Positive Feedback
Platelets –> Clotting. Sacrifice one point in order to maintain overall equilibrium.
Increase of Estrogen prior to Ovulation
Calcium Release in the muscle
How does positive feedback fit in with the idea of homeostasis?
We sacrifice one point to maintain overall system
Hierachy of Physiology
Atoms - Smallest functional form (O2) Oxygen.
Ions . Low pH = High [H+] = Acidic. High pH = Low [H+] = Basic
Negative Feedback while walking on a balance beam
If you start leaning, body senses that you’re out of balance and negative feedback is triggered and tries to recenter itcelf.
Small Molecule Examples
H20, CO2, C6H2O6, Amino Acids
Large Molecule Examples
Fats, Proteins, DNA
Why does molecular size matter?
Ease of movement when smaller; Crossing Membrane
Amount of energy stored. Larger energy = More atoms which means more bonds.
What is Polarity?
How equal electrons are shared within atoms. Some may draw elements closer than others
Polar Example
Water, GLucose, All Ions, Amine and Peptide Hormones
Non-Polar Types
Lipophilic (Soluble in Fat)
Hydrophobic (Not Water Soluble)
Non-Polar Examples
Lipids (Fats) , Vitamin A, D,E,K; Steroid Hormones
Why does polarity matter?
Solubility in water. We are mostly water
Membrane Permeability; How hard is it to get in?