Exam 1 Flashcards
What is the difference between anatomy and physiology?
Anatomy is about the structures of the body while physiology is the study of the functions of the body
Cytology vs. histology
The study of cells vs the study of tissues
Pathology
The study of sick cells
Pathophysiology
The study of sick systems
Proximal
Towards the point of attachment of a limb to a trunk
Distal
Away from the point of attachment of a limb to the trunk
Medial
Towards the midline
Lateral
Away from the midline
Cranial
Towards the head
Posterior/dorsal
The back
Anterior/ventral
The front surface
Level of organization of human body
Cells → tissues → organs → organ systems
How many organ systems do humans have?
Eleven
Major organs of integumentary System
Skin, hair, sweat glands, nails
Functions of the integumentary System
1) protects against environmental temperatures 2) helps regulate body temperature 3) provides sensory information
Organs of the skeletal system
Bones, cartilages, associated ligaments, bone marrow
Functions of the skeletal system
1) provides support and protection for other tissues 2) stores calcium and other minerals 3) forms blood cells
Organs of the muscular system
Skeletal muscles and associated tendons
Functions of the muscular system
1) provides movement 2) provides protection and support for other tissues 3) generates heat that maintains body temperature
Major organs of the nervous system
Brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, sense organs
Functions of the nervous system
1) directs immediate responses to stimuli 2) coordinates or moderates other organ systems 3) provides and interprets sensory information
Major organs of the endocrine System
Pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands, panereas and gonads, endocrine tissues in other systems
Functions of the endocrine system
1) directs long-term changes in other organ systems 2) adjusts metabolic activity and E use 3) controls many structural and functional changes during development
Major organs of the cardiovascular system
Heart, blood, blood vessels
Functions of the cardiovascular system
1) distributes blood cells, water, nutrients, waste products, oxygen, and carbon dioxide 2) distributes heat to control body temperature
Anatomical position
Hands at side, Palms forward
Supine
Lying down face up
Prone
Lying down, face down
Functions of body cavities
1) protects organs from shocks and impacts 2) permit significant changes in size and shape of internal organs
Viscera
Internal organs
Serous membrane
Lines body cavities and covers organs
Parietal serosa
Lines cavity
Visceral serosa
Covers organs
Pleural cavities
Right and left lungs
Homeostasis
Body’s way of regulating functions of body
Autoregulation
Automatic response in a cell, tissue, or organ to an environmental change
Extrinsic regulation
Responses controlled by nervous and endocrine System
Homeostatic regulatory mechanism component
Receptor, control center, and effector
Homeostatic regulatory mechanism
Limits fluctuations of internal conditions to keep them close to a set point, or desired value
Receptor
Receives the stimulus
Control Center
Processes the signal and sends instructions
Effector
Carries out instructions
Negative feedback
The response of the effector negates the stimulus. Body is brought back to homeostasis
Positive feedback
Initial stimulus provides a response that amplifies the original change in conditions. body is moved away from homeostasis
Positive feedback loop
Completes a dangerous process quickly to reestablish homeostasis
Dynamic equilibrium
Continual adaptation
Hydrogen bonds
Weak and keep the DNA strands together
Macromolecules
Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
Glucose
Most important carbohydrate • stored version of glucose is glycogen
Lipids
Hydrophobic molecules
Saturated fatty acids
No double-bonds in hydrocarbon tails
Unsaturated fatty acids
One or more double bonds in tail
Glycosides
Fatty acids attached to a glycerol molecule
Functions of glycerides
1) energy source 2) insulation 3) protection
Structure of phospholipids and glycolipids
Hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails
Structural lipids
Components of plasma membranes
Number of amino acids to form polymers
20
Primary structure
The sequence of amino acids along a polypeptide
Secondary structure
Hydrogen bonds form spirals or pleat
Tertiary structure
Coiling and folding produce 3d shape
Quaternary structure
Final protein complex produced by interacting polypeptide chains
Globular proteins
Soluble spheres w/ active functions. shape is based on tertiary structure
Fibrous proteins
Structural sheets or strands. Shape is based on secondary or quaternary structures
7 major protein functions
Support,movement, transport, buffering, metabolic regulation, coordination and control, defense
Enzymes
Lower the activation E of a chemical reaction • lock and key model
DNA
1) determines inherited characteristics 2) directs protein synthesis 3) controls enzyme production 4) controls metabolism
RNA
Controls intermediate steps in protein synthesis
Phosphorylation
Process of adding a phosphate group to another molecule, produces a high E bond
What is the plasma membrane composed of?
Lipids/cholesterol, proteins, carbs
What is the cytoplasm composed of?
Cytosol, organelles
Osmosis
Movement of water from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
Tonicity
Capability of a solution to modify the volume of cells by altering the water content
Receptor mediated endocytosis
Specific uptake of macromolecules
Functions of the plasma membrane
1) physical barrier 2) regulation of exchange W environment 3) sensitivity to the environment 4) structural support
Anchoring proteins
Attach to inside or outside structures
Recognition proteins
Label cells as normal or abnormal [ cancerous ]
Enzymes
Catalyze reactions
Receptor proteins
Binds and responds to ligands
Carrier proteins
Transport specific solutes through membrane
Channels
Regulate water flow and solutes through membrane
Cytosol
Intracellularfluid
Contents of cytosol
Dissolved materials, high potassium low sodium, high protein, high carbohydrate/low amino acid and fat.
Free ribosomes
Manufacture proteins for cell
Fixed ribosomes
Manufacture proteins for secretion
Smooth Er
Synthesize lipids and carbs
Rough Er
Active in protein and glycoprotein synthesis
Golgi apparatus
Modifies and packages secretions
Lysosomal functions
1) break down large molecules 2) attack bacteria 3) recycle damaged organelles 4) eject waste by exocytosis