Chapter1 Flashcards
Study of how body functions
Physiology
The study of body structure
Anatomy
Study of disorders
Pathophysiology
Simple molecules
1 or 2 elements other than carbon
Ex. H2O, oxygen…exception carbon and iron
Inorganic
Very complex
Always contain carbon and hydrogen, carbs, fats, proteins, and nucleic acids
Organic
Smallest living units of structure and function
Cells
Group of cells with similar structure and function
Tissues
4 tissues
Epithelial
Connective
Muscle
Nerve
Body to maintain
Homeostasis
Stopping positive from turning negative
Negative
Does not stop stimuli
Positive
Contains central nervous system, cranial, spinal cavities
Dorsal cavity
Contains thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities
Ventral cavity
Separates ventral and dorsal cavity
Diaphragm
From side to side separates from front and back portions
Frontal (coronal)