Exam 1 Flashcards
Anatomy
The branch of science dealing with the form and structure of body parts.
Physiology
The branch of science dealing with the study of body functions.
Hierarchy of the Structure of an Organism
Atom - Molecule - Organelles - Cells - Tissues - Organs - Organ System - Organism
Example of an Atom
Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Carbon (any element)
Example of a Molecule
Water, Carbon Dioxide
Example of Organelles
Nucleus, Mitochondrion, Golgi Apparatus
Example of Cell
Plant, Animal
Example of Tissues
Muscle, Epithelial, Connective, Nervous
Example of Organ
Heart, Lungs, Stomach, Brain
Example of Organ System
Circulatory, Respiratory, Urinary, Digestive, Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic
Example of Organism
Human
How do the skeletal and muscular systems work together for movement?
…
How does the cardiovascular system help the respiratory system?
…
How does the cardiovascular system help the digestive system?
…
How does the cardiovascular system help the urinary system?
…
Define Homeostasis.
…
List the three features common to all homeostatic control mechanisms.
…
Define and give an example of Negative Feedback.
…
Define and give an example of Positive Feedback.
…
What are the two major body cavities?
Anterior & Posterior
What is another name for the anterior body cavity and what organs are found in it?
Ventral…Thoracic - heart, lungs, esophagus; Abdominal - stomach, liver, spleen, pancreas, gallbladder, intestines; Pelvic - reproductive, urinary
What is another name for the posterior body cavity and what organs are found in it?
Dorsal…Cranial - brain; Vertebral - spinal cord
What areas of the body are considered internal?
…
What fluids are considered internal?
…
What areas of the body are considered external?
…
What fluids are considered external?
…
Major functions of the Nervous System?
…
Major functions of the Endocrine System?
…
Major functions of the Cardiovascular System?
…
Major functions of the Lymphatic System?
…
