Quiz 1 Flashcards
Define anatomy
Study of the structure of an organism
Define physiology
The study of the function of the structures of an organism
Define pathology
The study of changes in the structure and or function of the body as a result of disease or dysfunction
The six levels of organization of an organism from least to most complex
Chemical, cell, tissue, organ, system, organism
Describe the relationship between anatomy, physiology, and pathology, and state their importance for massage therapists
For manual therapists, understanding the structures and functions of the body also provide essential information and rationales for the safe and effective application of therapeutic techniques in short, anatomy and physiology and pathology provide the fundamental framework that will help me connect the study of the human body to my practice is a manual therapist
Define a chemical
- Not alive
- Building block of all the cells
- Involved in all the processes of life
Ex:Water, electrolytes/ions, glucose, amino acids etc.
Basic building block of all cells
Define a cell
Smallest unit of life capable of existing independently, most basic building block of the body, example nerve cells
Basic living building block of the body
Define a tissue
A group of similar cells that work together, cells carry out one or more specific functions, example muscle tissue connective tissue pasha
Define Organ
A well-defined an organized group of tissues working together to accomplish a specific set of tasks for the body example heart liver or lungs
Define an organ system
A group of interrelated, interdependent organs working together to accomplish a specific function or set of functions, example: respiratory system, musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system
Define organism
And integrated structure made up of systems, organs, tissues, cells, and chemicals, each level of organization functionally linked to the next, example: human being
Define homeostasis
The maintenance of internal stability or balance in the body. Maintained by feedback systems. There is A stimulus such as a change in the environment that disrupts homeostasis. The receptor senses the stimulus and sends information to the integration center (such as the nervous system or an endocrine gland) that then has output to an effector which responds.
Ex: Blood pressure, pH, blood glucose, temperature
the body continually reacts to change and brings the body back into balance, it is dynamic and continual, one of the most basic processes performed by the body. It is essential for survival. Homeo=unchanging, steady.
Stasis=still
Define negative feedback and give examples
The feedback system that helps maintain homeostasis
In a negative feedback system, the result of a process stops the process. The most common type of feedback system in humans. Examples would be thermostat, energy production i.e. increase blood glucose level triggers greater use of glucose by cells there by decreasing blood glucose level. In this situation the stimulus is increased glucose in the blood.
Define and give examples of a positive feedback
Feedback systems are how we maintain homeostasis in the body
In a positive feedback system the result of a process continues to process, examples would be clot formation or the pressure from uterine contraction during labor causes more uterine contractions
List the 12 body systems
Integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, Lynn Fattic system, immune system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, reproductive system,
