Chapter 1 AP Flashcards
Anatomy
Study of form
Ways of examining structure
Inspection
Palpation
Auscultation
Percussion
Cadaver dissection
Cutting and separating human body tissue
Comparative anatomy
Study of multiple species to learn about form, function, evolution
Medical imaging
Viewing inside of body without surgery
Radiology
Branch of medicine concerned with imaging
Gross anatomy
Study of structure that can be seen with the naked eye
Histology
Examination of tissues with microscope
Histopathology
Microscopic examination of tissues for sign of disease
Cytology
Study of structure and function of cells
Ultrastructure
View detail under electron microscope
Physiology
Study of form
Name some physiological variations
Sex, age, weight, genetics, environment, physical activity
atomical variation
No two humans are exactly alike
Molecules are composed of:
Atoms
Organelles composed of:
Molecules
Cells composed of:
Organelles
Tissues composed of:
Cells
Organs composed of:
Tissue
Organ systems composed of:
Organs
Organism composed of:
Organ systems
Cellular composition:
Living matter always compartmentalized into one or more cells
Metabolism
Internal chemical reactions
Catabolism
Breakdown of complex molecules into simple molecules