Intro Power Point Flashcards
Anatomy
The study of structure
Asks what something is, where it is located, and what it does
Physiology
Examines function, seeking to understand how something works
Structural Hierarchy
1) Organism (the complete, living thing)
2) Systems
3) Organs
4) Tissues
5) Cells
* OSOTC
System
Group of organs working for a similar purpose
1) Integumentary
2) Muscular
3) Skeletal
4) Circulatory
5) Respiratory
6) Nervous
7) Digestive
8) Lymphatic
9) Urinary
10) Endocrine
11) Reproductive
Integumentary System
The largest system that forms a physical barrier from the outside world.
Includes the epidermis, dermis, hypodermis, associated glands, hair, and nails.
- protection
- Sensation
- Thermoregulation
- Vitamin D synthesis
Muscular System
- movement
- Stability
- Internal storage
- Heat
- Glucose regulation
Skeletal System
- Protection
- Movement
- Framework/support
- Ca+ storage
- Hematopoiesis
Circulatory System
- Transport
- Immunity
- Regulation
Respiratory System
- Gas Exchange
- Acid/Base balance
- Speech
- Smell
- Blood flow
Nervous System
- Surveillance
- Communication
- Regulation
Digestive System
1) Ingestion
2) Fragmentation
3) Deglutition
4) Digestion
5) Absorption
6) Compaction
7) Elimition
Lymphatic System
- Immunity
- Fat transport
- Drain/recover excess fluid
Urinary System
- Regulate blood volume
- Metabolic waste removal
- Blood pressure regulation
- Acid/base balance
Endocrine System
Hormones
1) Communication
2) Regulation
Reproductive System
Two Types
Reproduce