Vocabulary Builder Flashcards
What are the 6 basic functions of all living things?
Responsiveness (irritability) and regulation of homeostasis
Adaptability to environment over time (evolution)
Growth (uni/multi-cellular), may involve differentiation (cell specialization)
Reproduction
Movement (internal and external)
Metabolism (enzymatic production and consumption of energy; which requires respiration, circulation, digestion, and excretion)
What is anatomy?
The study of structure and shape of our boy and its parts
What are the types of anatomy?
Gross Anatomy: the study of large structures (ex. heart, organs, bones, etc)
Microscopic Anatomy / Histology: the study of smaller structures (cells and tissues)
Histo - tissues
Ology - study of
What is physiology?
The study of how our bodies function; important to help us understand the effects of diseases and enables us to make healthy choices
What is homeostasis?
Homeostasis is the body’s ability to maintain a constant environment.
(If blood pressure or temperature fall below ideal levels, the body will take action to raise the blood pressure/temperature back to normal)
What are the different levels of Anatomy?
(Gross Anatomy; 5 types + 3)
Surface Anatomy
Regional Anatomy
Systemic Anatomy
Developmental Anatomy
Clinical Anatomy:
-Pathological anatomy
-Radiography anatomy
-Surgical anatomy
What is Surface Anatomy?
The study of general form and superficial markings
What is Regional Anatomy?
The study of superficial and internal features in a specific region of the body (ex. head, neck, or trunk)
What is Systemic Anatomy?
The study of major organ systems (ex. cardiovascular system)
What is Developmental Anatomy?
The study of physical maturation (ex. embryology, the study of early development)
What are the types of Clinical Anatomy (what does it include?)
Pathological Anatomy: anatomical features that change during illness
Radiographic Anatomy: anatomical structures seen using specialized imaging techniques (ex. X-ray, MRI)
Surgical Anatomy: Anatomical landmarks used during surgery
What are the levels of Anatomy?
(Microscopic / Histology; 2)
Cellular Level: (light microscope) resolution = 0.2 micrometers
Molecular Level: (electron microscope) resolution = 0.05 nanometers
Histology: examines tissues (groups of specialized cells). Tissues combine to form organs
Cytology: study of internal structures of cells
What are the different levels of physiology? (3)
Cell physiology
Systemic physiology
Pathology physiology
What is Cell Physiology?
The study of the function of living cells
What is Systemic Physiology?
The study of the function of major organ systems (ex. respiratory and reproductive systems)
