Module 1: Intro to Anatomy Flashcards
ANATOMY
The study of the structures of the body and parts
Physiology
The study of how parts function and work together
Histology
The study of tissues
Developmental Anatomy
Study of the changes from conception to adult
Embryology
Study of the first eight weeks of life
Surface Anatomy
Used for diagnosis
Regional Anatomy
Specializes in parts of the body
Gross Anatomy
Study of the large or macroscopic structures
Microscopic Anatomy
Study of small or microscopic structures
Comparative Anatomy
Study similarities in species
Levels of organization
From large to small:
organism, organ system, organ, tissue, cell, organelle, molecules, atom
Organ
Group of tissues specialized for a particular function
Tissues
Group of cells forming the building materials of the body
Tissue Types
1) Nervous: Brain, spinal cord, nerves
2) Muscular: muscle
3) Connective: bone, cartilage, tendon, fat, blood, etc.
4) Epithelial: skin, intestine lining, glands, etc.
HOMEOSTASIS
state of dynamic equilibrium in the body in response to its internal environment and function
Set point
Ideal normal range for homeostasis
2 Control centers for homeostasis
Central Nervous System
Endocrine glands
Control center(s)
Receive info from receptors, determine a set point, and release a signal response to correct imbalances
Receptor
Structure that monitors conditions of the body
Effector
Structure that changes the value of various conditions in response to a signal from the Control Center
Macronutrients
Proteins, Fats, Carbs
Celular mitosis
How cells replicate(Asexual)
Interphase
The state between replications
DNA is in chromatin form
Prophase
Nucleus disintegrates, centrioles duplicate+form spindles+move to poles, DNA replicates+ thicken changing to chromosomes then move to equator
Metaphase
Chromosomes reach equatorial plane
Anaphase
Replicated chromosomes are separated and begin to move to opposite poles
Telophase
Chromosomes reach poles, plasma membrane pinches off, nucleus reform