The Human Organism 1-2 Flashcards
The study of the structures of the body
Anatomy
The study of the processes anfd functions of the body
Physiology
6 Levels pf Organization for Human Body
Chemicals, Cell, Organism, Organ System, Organ, Tissue
A complex of organ systems that are mutually dependent upon one another
Organism
A group of organs classified as a unit because of a common function or set of functions
Organ System
A group of similar cells and the material surrounding them
Tissue
Involves how atoms interact and combine into molecules
Chemicals
Basic structural and functional units organism
Cell
Composed two or more tissue types that together perform one or more common functions
Organ
Epiphysis/ part of the bone femur
Homeostasis
Organism
L- living things
I- interrelated
H- highly organized
O- organ system are coordinated
Occurs when the initial stimulus further stimulates the response
Positive Feedback Mechanism
Regulates most system of the body
Negative Feedback Mechanism
Refers to specific relationship of the many individual part of an organism
Organization
Refers to specific relationship of the many individual part of an organism
Organization
The formation of new cells are new organism
Reproduction
The ability to use energy to perform vital fuctions, such as growth, movement and reproduction
Metabolism
Includes the changes an organism undergoes through time
Development
The ability of an organism to sense changes in the environment and make the adjustments that help maintain its life
Responsiveness
What are tha 4 planes
Sagittal Plane
Median Plane
Transverse / Horizontal Plane
Frontal/ Coronal Plane
Surrounded by rib cage & is seperated from the abdominal cavity by the muscular diaphragm
Thoracic Cavity
A small space enclosed by the bones of the pelvis
Pelvic Cavity
What are the three Trunk Cavities
Thoracic Cavity
Pelvic Cavity
Abdominal Cavity
Contains the urinary bladder, part of tha large intestine, and the internal reprodictive organs
Pelvic Cavity
