Module 1 Flashcards
Studies the structure of body parts and their relationships to one another.
Anatomy
Study of large body structures visible to the naked eye, such as heart, lungs, kidneys.
Gross Anatomy
All structures in particular region of the body (abdomen or leg region).
Regional
Body structures are examined system by system (cardiovascular, neuro, nephron etc.).
Systemic
Study of internal structures as they relate to the overlying skin surface.
Surface
Deals with structures to small to be seen by the naked eye(cytology, histology).
Microscopic
Traces structural changes that occur throughout the life span.
Developmental
Studies the function of the body, how the body parts work
and carry out their life-sustaining activities.
Physiology
Forms the external body covering, and protects deeper tissues from injury, Synthesizes vitamin D, and houses cutaneous (pain, pressure, etc.) receptors, and sweat and oil grands.
Integumentary System
Protects and support body organs, and provides a framework the muscles use to cause movements. Blood cell are formed within bones. Bones store minerals.
Skeletal System
Allows manipulation of the environment, locomotion, and facial expression. Maintains posture, and produces heat.
Muscular System
As the fast acting control system of the body, it responds to internal and external changes by activating inappropriate muscle and glands.
Nervous System
Gland Secrete hormones that regulate processes such an growth, reproduction, and nutrient use (metabolism) by body cell.
Endocrine System
Blood vessel transport blood, which carries oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, wastes, etc. the hearts pumps blood.
Cardiovascular System
Keeps blood constantly supplied with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide. These exchanges occur through the wall of the air and sacs of the lungs.
Respiratory System
Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells. Indigestible foodstuffs are eliminated as feces.
Digestive System
Eliminates nitrogenous wastes from the body. Regulates water, electrolyte, and acid base balance of the blood.
Urinary System
Ability of the body to maintain relatively stable internal conditions even though the outside world changes continuously.
Homeostasis
An inability of the body to
restore a functional, stable
internal environment.
Homeostatic Imbalance
Study of the chemical composition and
reactions of living matter.
Biochemistry
