Introduction to the Human Body Flashcards
Human anatomy is the scientific study of the body’s
Structure
Father of the Modern Anatomy
Andreas Vesalius
Branch of anatomy that studies structural changes of an individual from fertilization to maturity
Developmental Anatomy
Branch of anatomy that relies on the use of microscope
Microscopic Anatomy
Wheres anatomy is about structure, physiology is about
Function
_____ are made up of subatomic particles such as proton, electons and neutrons
Atoms
Type of body tiesues that forms the covering on all internal and external surfaces of your body,Lines body cavities and hollow organs and is the major tissue in glands
Epithelial Tissue
An____ is an anatomically distinct structure of the body composed of two or more tissue types.
Organs
_____ is the process whereby smaller, simpler molecules are combined into larger, more comples substances
Anabolism
______ is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy
Metabolism
______ is an ability of an organisms to adjust to changes in its internal and external environments.
Response
______ is a substance in foods and beverages that it essential to human survival
Nutrients
______ is the steady state of the bodys systems that living organisms maintain
Homeostatis
Mechanisms that intensifies a changes in the bodys physiological condition in response to a stimulus
Positive Feedback
is achieved by a complex and highly coordinated mechanical interactions between bones, muscles ligaments and joints within the muscoloskeletal system under the control of the nervous sytem
movement
group of organs that work together to carry out a particular function
organ system
Also known as the Powerhouse of the Cell
mitochondria
process by which unspecialized cells become specialized in structure and function
Differentation
process by which worn-out cells are replaced
Renewal
study of the structures that contribute to specific body regions
regional anatomy
describes a position in a limb that is nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body.
PROXIMAL
describes the side or direction toward the side of the body.
LATERAL
describes a position closer to the surface of the body.
SUPERFICIAL
Face down is also known as
PRONE