intro to human body Flashcards
homeostatic imbalances?
discuss the effects and results of imbalances in the body.
disorders?
showcase a disorder that is relevant to the body system @ hand.
diseases?
showcase a disease that is relevant to the body system at hand.
aging?
explores the effect that aging has on a body system at hand and specific disorders that manifest over time
uvula?
is a fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate that hangs above the throat
sebaceous glands?
these glands secrete oils that lubricate and protect the skin.
Anatomists take two approaches to the study of the body structures, what are the two approaches?
regional and systemic.
regional anatomy?
the study of the interrelationships of all of the structures in a specific body region, such as the abdomen.
pancreas?
underneath your ribs & it produces insulin. when you eat something with sugar, your pancreas will release insulin & it takes the glucose that comes out of your bloodstream and gets rid of it.
systemic anatomy ?
study of the structures that make up a discrete body system - a group of structures that work together to perform as a unique body function.
anatomy? & p?
anatomy is about the structure
& p: function
Human physiology?
Human physiology is the scientific study of the chemistry and physics of the structures of the body and the ways in which they work together to support the functions of life.
Homeostasis?
Homeostasis is the state of steady internal
conditions maintained by living things.
fundamental levels of organizations?
boootomas
subatomic particles atoms molecules organelles tissues organs organ systems organisms biosphere
atoms?
will form to bond molecules to 3d structures