lecture ppt.1

Question 1

scientific method is a…

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systematic and rigorous process by which anatomists and physiologists:
-examine natural events through observation
-develop a hypothesis for explaining a phenomenon
-experiment and test hypothesis by collecting data
-determine if the data support the hypothesis, or if the hypothesis should be rejected or modified

Question 2

what is anatomy

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the study of the structure and form of organisms big and small

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microscopic anatomy:

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-examines structures that cannot be observed by unaided eye
-specimens examined under a microscope
-cytology and histology

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cytology:

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the study of body cells and their internal structure

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histology:

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study of tissues

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gross anatomy (macroscopic anatomy):

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-investigates the structure and relationships of body parts visible to the unaided eye
-specimens are dissected for examination
-includes… systemic anatomy, regional anatomy, surface anatomy, comparative anatomy, embryology, pathologic anatomy, radiography anatomy

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systemic anatomy:

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anatomy of each body system

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regional anatomy:

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structures in a body region

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surface anatomy:

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the superficial anatomic markings and internal bod structures

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comparative anatomy:

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anatomical similarities and differences in different species

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embryology:

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developmental changes from conception to birth

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clinical anatmy:

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pathologic anatomy and radiographic anatomy

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what is physiology:

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the study of function of the body parts under normal conditions

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cardiovascular physiology:

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examines the functioning of the heart, blood vessels, and blood

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neurophysiology:

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studies functioning of nerves and nervous system organs

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respiratory physiology:

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explores functioning of two linked processes, oxygenation and ventilation.

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reproductive physiology:

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investigates functioning of reproductive hormones an the reproductive cycle

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pathophysiology:

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focuses on the function of a body system during disease or injury to the system

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orginization:

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all organisms exhibit a complex structure and order

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metabolism:

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-the sum of all chemical reactions that occur within the body
-anabolism and catabolism

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anabolism:

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small molecules joined to form larger ones

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catabolism:

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large molecules broken down into smaller ones