Chapter 1 - Introduction Flashcards
Name the structures located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.
liver; gallbladder
Name the structures located in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen.
appendix; cecum; part of the ascending colon
What is anatomy?
study of the structure and shape of the body
What is physiology?
study of how the body and its parts function
What are the six levels of organization of the body?
- Chemical (atoms & molecules)
- Cellular
- Tissue
- Organ
- Organ system
- Organism
What are the 11 organ systems?
- Integumentary
- Skeletal
- Muscular
- Nervous
- Endocrine
- Cardiovascular
- Lymphatic
- Respiratory
- Digestive
- Urinary
- Reproductive
Which organ system…
- Forms covering
- Cushions, protects, waterproofs
- Synthesizes Vitamin D
- Excretes waste (sweat)
- Regulates temperature
- Contains sensory receptors
integumentary
Which organ system…
- Supports
- Protects
- Provides framework for muscle attachment (movement)
- Forms blood cells
- Stores minerals and fats
skeletal
Which organ system…
○ Movement
○ Maintains posture
○ Generates heat
muscular
Which organ system…
- Transports
- Protects against infection (white blood cells)
- Mends damaged blood vessels (platelets)
cardiovascular
Which organ system…
○ Returns fluid leaked from blood into tissues back to blood
○ Carries lipids from intestines to blood
○ Filters fluid before returning to blood
○ Contains cells involved in immune function
lymphatic
Which organ system…
○ Fast-acting control
○ Detects stimulus
○ Assesses information
○ Responds to stimulus
nervous
What organ system…
○ Slower-acting, longer lasting control
○ Acts by releasing hormones into bloodstream to target organ/gland
endocrine
What organ system…
○ Supplies oxygen
○ Removes carbon dioxide
○ Helps regulate acid/base balance
○ Produces sounds (vocal cords)
respiratory
What organ system…
○ Break down food (mechanically and chemically)
○ Absorb nutrients
○ Excrete indigestible waste
digestive
