UNIT 3: Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards
What is the difference between anatomy and physiology?
Anatomy:
- A structure or part of the body
Physiology:
-The function of a structure
How are organisms organized? Atoms, molecules etc
Atoms
molecules
cells
tissue
organ
organ system
What are cells?
Cells are often referred to as the building blocks of life.
Explain homeostasis and give examples
The ability to maintain internal stability in an organism to compensate for environmental changes
examples: shivering, sweating
What is the function of Skeletal System
Protection: The cranium and ribs protect the brain and vital organs in the chest
Shape: Gives shapes to the body and naked you tall or short
Support: Holds your vital organs in place when playing sport. The vertebral column hold your body upright
Movement: Muscles are attached to bones, which are jointed. When the muscles contract the bones move
Blood Production: Red blood cells (carry O2) and white blood cells (protect against infections) are produced in the bone marrow of some bones
How many bones are in an adult skeleton?
206
Why do babies have more bones?
- Much of that bone is cartilage. These eventually fuse (grow together) to form the bones that adults have.
The bones
- cranium
-mandible - clavacal
-scapula
-sternum
-ribs
-humerus
-Radius
-Ulna
-Ilium
-sacrum
-pubis
-ischium
-carpals
-metacarples
-phalanges
-femur
-patella
-tibula
-fibula
-tarsals - metatarlas
-phalanges
Describe the structure of a bone.
- The outer surface of bone is called the __Periosteum_
-Smooth and hard bone that comes after __Periosteum_ is compact bone
-Within the compact bone are many layers of ______spongy__________________ bone,
-The spongy bone protects the innermost part of the bone, the bone marrow which makes platlets, white blood cells and red blood cells
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What is the smooth and hard bone that comes after __Periosteum_
compact bone
Within the compact bone are many layers of
spongy__________________ bone,
The last part of the bone is
The spongy bone protects the innermost part of the bone, the bone marrow
ligament
connective tissue that attaches bone to bone
tendon
strong, flexible tissue,Tendons connect your muscles to your bones.
cartilage
strong, flexible connective tissue that protects your joints and bones
What are some bone diseases? How are they treated/prevented?
osteoporosis and osteopenia, they are bone loss diseases
-treatment may include: recommending nutritional guidance. making lifestyle changes such as performing more physical activity and quitting smoking
What is the function of Cardiovascular System
- to pump nuitrents, O2 and to bring CO2 to be expelled out the body
flow of blood through the heart in the correct order.
- Oxygen-poor blood from the body collects in the vena cava
-Oxygen-poor blood moves from the vena cava into the right atrium
- Blood moves from the right atrium into the right ventricle
-Blood leaves the right ventricle and flows into the pulmonary artery
- Oxygen-poor blood enters the lung and picks up a fresh supply of oxygen
-Oxygen-rich blood leaves the lungs and enters the pulmonary vein on the way back to the heart
-Oxygen-rich blood enters the left atrium
-Blood moves from the left atrium into the left ventricle
- Oxygen-rich blood enters the aorta
- Oxygen-rich blood is distributed throughout the body
different layers of the heart?
Epicardium
Myocardium
Endocardium
Pericardium
Epicardium
Outside layer
Thin layer
Connective tissue and fat
Outside of myocardium is covered by epicardium
Myocardium
Thick cardiac muscle responsible for contraction and relaxation of heart
EndocardiumInner
Inner lining of heart
smooth membrane
Lines chambers of heart and valves
Covers inside if blood vessels of the cardiovascular system
Pericardium
Tough membrane that is protection for heart
Not directly connected to heart
Has two layers
Has fluid which acts like a lubricant which allows for free movement
What is it called when the pericardium is inflamed?
Disease called pericarditis can occur when fibrous sac becomes inflamed