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structural changes in an individual from conception through old age called
development
process by which substances are broken down into their component parts (chemical and mechanical)
digestion
the study of cells
cytology
breakdown of complex substances into building blocks
catabolism
study of tissues
histology
study of structure, name and position of body parts
anatomy
study of fn of body and individual parts
physiology
ALL chemical processes in the body called
metabolism
study of all structural changes that occur from conception to birth
embryology
maintenance of constant state within certain limists
homeostasis
all chemical processes that build complex molecules from smaller molecules
anabolism
process of elimination from the body
excretion
study of form affects function
morphology
most abundant substance in the body (60-80% body weight
water
substudy of anatomy- structures that can be seen with the naked eye
gross anatomy
list the functional characteristics of life (3)
name one that is not
- movement
- responsiveness to external stimuli
- boundaries (homeostasis)
Not (intake of oxygen)
homeostasis is defined as
means by which a stable internal environment is maintained
cellular respiration def
means of converting glucose and oxygen to ATP
Anatomy study subdivisions
- gross anatomy- seen with naked eye
- microscopic- need microscioe
- developmental anatomy- conception to bith cell changes
- embryology- conception to birth
system that responds to environmental changes by transmitting electrical impulses
nervous
the system that includes the skin
integumentary
any factor that can be measured is called
variable
maintenance of a constant internal environment
homeostasis
an organ that corrects a deviation from homeostasis is called a
control center
information foing from a sensor to a control center is called the
afferent pathway
another word for change
stimulus
means towards
afferent
Negative feedback loos do what
decrease a variable
pathway from the sensor to the control center is called
afferent pathway
positive feedback control mechanisms are __ compared to negative feedback mechanisms
more rare and increase the original stimulus
the cause of most pathologies is
homeostatic imbalance
If you have cells that are damaged and undergo mitosis, these cells release chemicals that cause other cells to undergo mitosis, this is an example of __
positive feedback loop
If you have cells that are damaged and undergo mitosis, these cells release chemicals that cause other cells to undergo mitosis, the damage was the __
stimulus
If you have cells that are damaged and undergo mitosis, these cells release chemicals that cause other cells to undergo mitosis, blood vessels are the __
control center
If you have cells that are damaged and undergo mitosis, these cells release chemicals that cause other cells to undergo mitosis, an increase in temperature would be the
efferent signal
cavity that houses the heart
pericardial
CNS in which cavity
dorsal
serous membranes that have the abdominal organs are part of the
peritoneum
Serous membranes containing the lungs
pleura
central cavity found within the thoracic cavity
mediastinum
thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities are within this cavity
ventral
peritoneum is whithin these cavities
abdominopelvc> ventral
dorsal cavity contains the cranial and __ cavities
spinal
the feed are ___ relative to the knees
distal (inferior could work)
the bridge of the nose is __ to the left eye
medial
the bridge of the nose is __ to the mouth
superior
the belly button is __ to the spine
anterior
your little toe is __ to your big toe
lateral
the back of your hand is __ to the palm
posterior
the shoulder is __ to the elbow
proximal
correct anatomical position includes (5_
- body erect
- thumbs pointed laterally
- palm facing forward
- body facing you
- all joints fully extended
another name for a cross section
transverse
list the serous membranes (3)`
viseral layer
fluid filed cavity
parietal layer
most of the liver is in which quadrant
epigastric
cell hierarchy 6 from small to big
atom molecule cell tissue organ system organism
list the cross sections
saggital (midsaggital)
transverse
frontal
Matter has a mass and volume due to the fact that
it is made up of atoms
Matter def
volume and mass
All energy can be described as some form of
Movement
Which is not a type of energy? Friction, light, mechanical, electricity.
Friction
T/F every one of the energy firms can be kinetic or potential
True
List the functional groups
Amine
Hydroxyl
Phosphate
Carboxyl
An atoms internal kinetic energy is caused by…
electrons in valence shell
chemichal characteristics of : Hydroxyl phosphate carboxyl amine
Hydroxyl: basic
Phospahe: basic
Carboxyl: acidic
Amine: basic
T/F chemical bonds represent kinetic energy?
False
the solvent is the
liquid portion
solute is the
solid portion
measure of relative amounts called
concentration, measured in moles
what is a colloid?
mixture that does not separate
what are interoreceptors
pick up change in pH, ion concentration…etc
