chapter 1- organic chemistry Flashcards
differentaition
the specialization of cells to perform particular functions
cytology
study of cells
organ level
two or more tissues working together to perform several
functions
nervous system
directs the immediate response to stimuli by coordinating activities of other organ systems
integumentary system(skin)
protection against the environment and assistance in controlling the body
homeostasis(“unchanging sameness”)
maintenance of a relatively constant internal environment in the human body
effector
the cell or organ that responds to direction from the control center to oppose or enhance the stimulus
cephalic region
head
antebrachial region
forearm
plantar region
sole of foot
where the right leg attaches to the body of abdominalpelvic region
right inguinal region
toes are WHAT to the knee
distal
skin is WHAT to muscles
superficial
mediastinum
material that serves as a division between the pleural cavities(pericardial cavity is located within it)
responsiveness(adaption)
long term change
growth and differentiation
specialization of cells
movement
internal(body) and external(environment)
metabolism and excretion
building and breaking of molecules
anatomy
study of internal and external structure of the body- “form”
physiology
study of organism performing functions- “function”
human anatomy and physiology
study of form and function of the human body
levels of organization in the body
-chemical/molecular level
-cellular level
-tissue level
-organ level
-organ system level
-organism(human) level
chemical/molecular level
-atoms: smallest stable unit of matter, form molecules
-the shape of molecules determines the function
cellular level
-molecules form organelles
-each type of organelle performs a specific function
-organelles together make up a cell
tissue level
group of cells working together to perform one or more specific functions
organ system level
involves the interaction of multiple organs to achieve common goals (11 organ systems)
organism(human) level
organ systems working together to maintain the life and health of the body
skeletal system(bones)
provides support, protects, tissues, stores minerals, and makes blood
muscular system
produces movement and locomotion, provides support, and generates heat
nervous system
directs the immediate response to stimuli by coordinating activities of other organ systems
endocrine system
directs long term changes in other organ systems via hormones
cardiovascular(heart) system
transports cells and dissolved materials including wastes and gases
lymphatic system
defends against infection and disease, and returns tissue fluid to the bloodstream
respiratory (lungs) system
delivers air to sites where gas exchange can occur between air and circulating blood
digestive (stomach/esophagus) system
processes food, absorbs nutrients, eliminates waste products
urinary(kidney) system
eliminates excess water, salts, and waste products
reproductive(uterus/testes) system
produces sex cells and hormones
extrinsic regulation
result from nervous and endocrine systems(from outside environment)