Intro to A&P Flashcards
Least Complex to Most Complex
1.Chemical
2.Cellular
3.Tissue
4.Organ
5.Organ System
6.Organism
Chemical
smallest structure of matter. determines shape & function. ex: solid, liquid, gas
Cytology
study of cells
Cells
smallest structure to perform all vital life function
Histology
study of tissues
Tissues
cells working together for a common funtion
Primary tissue types
Epithelial
Connective
Muscle
Neural
Epithelial Tissue
exposed surface; skin
Connective Tissue
fills spaces, provides structure, support, stores energy
Muscle Tissue
movement; skeletal, smooth, cardiac
Neural
carry information
Organ
2 or more tissues working together
How many Organ Systems are there?
11
Integumentary System
protect, temperature regulation, sensory; skin, sweat glands, nails
Skeletal System
support, protect tissues, store minerals, form blood cells; bones, cartilage
Muscular System
produce movement, support, generates heat; skeletal muscles, tendons
Nervous System
directs immediate response; brain, spinal cord, nerves
Endocrine System
long term changes, metabolic activity, control changes in development; thyriod, pituitary, harmones
Cardiovascular System
transport cells & dissolved materials; heart, blood, vessels
Lymphatic System
against infection, return tissue fluids to blood; spleen, tonsils, ____ vessels & nodes
Respiratory System
delivers air of gas exchange, produce sound; lungs, nasal cavities, trachea
Digestive System
process food, absorb nutrients; stomach, small & large intestine
Urinary System
eliminate excess water, salts & waste; kidney, bladder
Reproductive System
female; ovaries, can reproduce
male; testes, produce sperm & harmones
Anatomical
front; palms facing up
Quadrants & Regions
4 quadrants , 9 regions
Names of Regions
R/L Hypochondriac
R/L Lumbar
R/L Inguinal
Epigastric
Umbilical
Hypogastric
Upper Region
R/L hypochondriac
Epigastric
Middle Region
R/L Lumbar
Umbilical
Lower Region
R/L Inguinal
Hypogastric
Frontal Plane
front & back
Sagittal Plane
left & right
Transverse Plane
top & bottom
