Chp 1 Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
Anatomy
study of body structures
Physiology
study of how living organisms perform there functions
Gross Anatomy
examination of large structures eg. unaided eye
Surface Anatomy
study general form, surface structures
Regional Anatomy
anatomical organization of specific body areas
microscopic anatomy
looking at cell structure
2 types of microscopic anatomy?
cytology, histology
cytology
study of cell structure
histology
study of tissues
cell physiology
study of cell function
systemic physiology
study of body systems
organ physiology
study of function of specific organ
pathophysiology
study of effects disease have on functions of body systems
structure related to ____
function
2 invasive techniques?
surgery, autopsy
Non Invasive Techniques (4)
Inspection, Palpation, Auscultation, Percussion
Inspection
observe body proportions, appearance, posture etc.
Palpation
feel body
Auscultation
listen to body
Percussion
tap body surface
What are 5 medical imaging techniques?
CT scan, Xray, MRI, PET scan, Ultrasound
CT scan name?
computed tomography
CT scan is a ____ xray, produces ___ ____ image, and is ____
moving, soft tissue, 3D
two ways CT scan can display images?
barium swallow, enema
X-ray is a ____ image, has high energy _____ that penetrates _____
2-D, radiation, tissues
Radiopacity
stop passage of X-ray
Radiopaque
absorbs x-ray well
PET Scan is when ____ emit ____ rays
tissues, gamma
Radionuclide
biologically active molecule
Ultrasound produces _______
sound waves
whats the level of body organization? ____ –> ____ –> ___ –> ____ –> ____ –> ____
chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
Catabolism is?
breakdown of complex molecules to simple molecules
Anabolism is?
building of complex molecules from simple molecules
Characteristics of Living Human?
- dna
- growth
- metabolism
- respond to stimuli
- differentiation
- movement
- reproduce
Metabolism happens in two ways ____ or _____
catabolism, anabolism
Homeostasis
maintain relatively constant internal environment
Two types of Homeostasis are?
Extrinsic Regualtion, Autoregulation (Intrinsic Regulation)
Extrinsic Regualtion happens in the ____ system and ____ system
nervous, endocrine
When extrinsic regulation happens in nervous system response is ____ and outcome is _____
quick, short
when extrinsic regulation happens in endocrine system response is ____ and outcome is ____
longer, longer
Autoregulation is when?
cell, tissue, organ, organ system adjusts in response to environmental change
what are 3 components of feedback system?
receptor, control center, effector
vasodilation
increase diameter of blood vessels
Negative Feedback
reverse original stimulus and impose change to stimulus
Positive Feedback
enhance original stimulus and exaggerate original stimulus
example of negative feedback?
thermoregulation
2 examples of positive feedback?
blood clotting, stretching of cervix
homeostatic imbalance can = ____ or ____
disorder, disease
what are two kinds of disease?
local, systemic
local disease
limited region
systemic disease
many parts, entire body
symptoms are ______
not measurable
signs are _____
measured
prone position
face down
supine position
face up
anatomical position
palms turned forward
subject stands facing observer
upper extremities at side
feet flat
what are two body cavities
dorsal cavity, ventral body cavity
what is the ventral body cavity divided by?
diaphragm
what two cavities are in the ventral body cavity?
superior thoracic cavity, inferior abdominal pelvic cavity
within inferior abdominal pelvic cavity there is _____ cavity and ____ cavity
superior abdominal, inferior pelvic
within the superior thoracic cavity there is left and right ____ cavities
pleural
separating the left and right ____ cavity is the ______
pleural, mediastinum
Parietal Layer is lines?
lines walls of cavities
Visceral Layer is where?
covers/adheres to organ
What are the Body cavity membranes?
- Pleura
- Pericardial
- Peritoneal
Pleura surrounds the ____
lungs
Pericardial surrounds the ____
heart
Peritoneal surrounds the ____
serous membrane of abdominopelvic cavity
what are two kinds of serous membrane? ____ and _____
parietal, visceral
Visceral Pleura ____ to _____ of _____
clings, surface, lungs
Parietal Pleura lines ______
thoracic cavity walls
Visceral Pericardium ____ surface ____
covers, heart
Parietal Pericardium lines _____ of _____
inner surface, sac
Visceral Peritoneum covers __________
viscera abdominopelvic cavity
Parietal Peritoneum lines ____ of ______
wall, abdominopelvic cavity
Retroperitoneal is ______ peritoneal lining and ______ cavity
between, abdominal wall
spiral CT Scan
higher quality image, less radiation emitted
PET Scan name
positron emission tomography
MRI name
magnetic resonance imaging
MRI you are exposed to?
high energy magnetic field