First test on intro to anatomy Flashcards
What is Anatomy?
the study of the human body STRUCTURES
What is Physiology?
The study of the human body FUNCTIONS
examples of anatomy?
structure of the eye, ankle, leg etc…
examples of physiology?
ex. coordination, sensations, feelings, functions of the brain, balance, sweating, bleeding, temperature control
What is the relationship between Anatomy and Physiology
they are married
What is pathology?
An abnormal disease, disfunction
what is an example of pathology (disease)?
alzheimers
what is an example of pathology (disfunction)?
abnormality of the hand is arthritis, a joint disease
What do they look for in post death pathology?
what went wrong that caused the person to die, or the disfunction
What is Homeostasis?
The internal balance (everything is working properly), everything is “normal”, all systems are a go, and “PERFECT HEALTH”
What are some qualifications for perfect health?
•Steady heart rate • proper body weight per height/gender • bloodsugar • 20/20 vision • functioning joints • proper respiration • hand/eye coordination • good mineral intake • healthy metabolism
What is the Median/Medial area of the body?
divides the Body vertically down middle (divides right and left sides) - nose is median - men and female genitals
What is the transverse area of the body?
Divides the Body horizontally across the waist (divides top and bottom)
What is the upper part of the body called referenced from the transverse area?
superior
What is the lower part of the body called referenced from the transverse area?
inferior
What is on the front part of the body?
coronal, frontal, ventral (eyebrows, knees), anterior
What is on the backside of the body?
Dorsal, Posterior
what is the cranial?
the head region
What is the Caudal?
closer to feet
what are three main areas of the body?
cranium, thorax, and spinal chord
What is body symmetry?
internally and externally the body is equal - can be slight margin of error - one eye is slightly higher than other
What are examples of body symmetry
- ovary on right and ovary on left - same brain matter on right and elft side
How many levels are there of internal organization?
4
What are the 4 levels of internal organization?
Cells, Groups of cells with specific function, organs, and systems
Define the CELL level of organization and what level is it out of the four?
basic units of life, first
Define the groups of cells with specific function level of organization and what level is it out of the four?
blood, nerves, muscles, and coverings
What does the second level of inertial organization believe in?
cell specialization
What is cell specialization?
- blood cell is differnt than nerve cell - muscle cell is different than skin cell
What is the third level of internal organization?
Organs
Define the Organ level of organization?
groups of tissue with a major function
what are examples of organs?
heart, brain, skin, 2 lungs, etc…
what are systems?
groups of organs with big functions
what is homeostasis?
all systems go
clinical death?
when the heart stops completely
when is the person pronounced dead and paper is signed?
death certificate is determined and signed when heart stops beating
what is brain death?
this means there is no brain function ( has to be zero) BUT the heart beats while assisted by a machine or naturally
what happens to the brain cells in brain death?
they do not replace themselves
T or F. It is possible for people to live for up to months after being pronounced brain dead do to machine help?
true
who helps transition the patient and the parents through the tough brain dead time?
team of hospis people
average life expectancy in 2016?
79
why has age increased?
- jump in life years is because of techonology (diagnostic tests), and medical advances/procedures
what is the top method of death?
Heart Related (strokes, aneurysms)