Chapter 1 Flashcards
Levels of organization
Atoms—>molecules—>cells
—>tissues—>organs—>organ system —>organisms
Cell theory
Living things composed of cells
Cells come from other cells
Basic unit of structure and functions of life
Proximal
Nearest
Genes
Carry one code for life
Transverse
Horizontal plane
Anterior
Front
Parietal
Cavities
Body positions and terms
Superior Inferior Proximal Distal Medial Lateral Anterior Posterior Superficial Deep Prone Soopine
Pericardial
Heart
Theories
-supported by Katherine number of observations with no contradictions
Mesenteries
Membrane that holds organs together
Control
Goes through all steps but lacks variable factor
Posterior
Back
Deep
Closer to inside of body
Characteristics of life
Organization Metabolism Responsiveness Growth Development Reproduction
Distal
Distant
Anatomy
Study of the structure of human organism
Physiology
Study of the function of body
Scientific method
Observation Hypothesis Experiment Conclusion Theory
Inferior
Below
Controlled experiments
Variable
Control
Serous membranes
Line the trunk cavities and cover the organs of them
Superior
Above
Body planes
Sagittal
Transverse
Frontal