Chapter 1: An Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards
anatomy
to cut open, study structures and physical relationships among body parts
gross anatomy
see with the eye
microscopic anatomy
can’t see w/o microscope
physiology
study of function and how organism perform vital functions
common characteristics (7)
cells, organization, responsiveness, regulation, growth and development, reproduction, metabolism
chemical level
atoms and molecules, basis for how everything works, simplest
cellular level
cell, basic unit of life, building blocks
tissue level
epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous
histology
study of tissues
cytology
study of cells
organ level
composed of 2 or more tissue levels
organ system
11 systems
organism
organ system will make up organism
integumentary system
skin, protects against environmental hazards, helps control body temperature
skeletal system
provides support, protects tissue
muscular system
produces movement, generates heat
nervous system
directs immediate responses to stimuli
endocrine system
directs long-term changes in other organ systems w/ hormones
cardiovascular system
transports cells
lymphatic system
defends against infection and disease
respiratory system
delivers air
digestive system
processes food