What is Life? Flashcards
What is Anatomy?
Scientific discipline that investigates structure of body parts & how they relate to each other.
What are the levels of Anatomy?
- Gross Anatomy (Macroscopic)
- Surface
- Microscopic
- Development
What are the levels of Gross Anatomy?
a) Systemic
b) Regional
What is Gross Anatomy?
Structures examined without the aid of a microscope.
What is Systemic & Regional Anatomy?
S=Body is studied system by system.
R=Body is studied area by area.
What is Surface Anatomy?
Study of external form of the body & its relation to deeper surfaces.
What is Microscopic?
Structures examined with the aid of a microscope.
What is Development?
Structural changes that occur in the body throughout the lifespan.
What is Physiology?
Study of the function of living things.
What are the levels of Physiology in order?
Molecular Cellular Systemic Renal Neurophysiology Cardiovascular
What are the organisations of the human body?
- Chemical
- Cellular
- Tissue
- Organ
- Organ System
- Organism
What is Chemical Level?
Atoms (carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen) combine to form molecules (DNA, RNA, sugar, water).
What is Cellular Level?
Molecules combine to form organelle of a cell.
What is Tissue Level?
Numerous cells (smooth muscle cells) join together to form a tissue.
What is Organ Level?
Tissues (can be more than one type) form organs (bladder).