An overview of anatomy and physiology
what does anatomy mean?
the study of the structure and shape of the body
tiny building blocks that work together to form molecules.
atoms
this includes all activities done by the muscular system
movement
We always assume the body in this position to avoid confusion
anatomical position
What is homeostasis?
the bodies ability to maintain relatively stable internal conditions even though the outside work is continuously changing
What does physiology mean?
The study of how the body and parts work
consists of similar groups of cells that have a common function
tissues
a broad term that refers to all chemical reactions that occur within the body and all of its cells
metabolism
this section is cut along the longitudinal, plane of the body, dividing into right and left parts.
sagittal section
a type of sensor that monitors and responds to changes in the environment
receptor
the word anatomy comes from the Greek phrases "ana" and "tomy" meaning what?
to cut, apart
a structure composed of two or more tissue types that performs a specific function
organ
stuff the body takes in through food that is used for energy
nutrients
this section is cut along the median plane of the body
median(midsagittal) section
these mechanisms are rare in the body because they tend to increase the original disturbance(stimulus) and to push the variable farther from its original value
positive feedback
Physiology comes from the terms physio and ology meaning what?
nature, the study of
the highest level of structural organization
organism
of body temperature drops below what, metabolic reactions become slower and slower and finally stop
98.6F or 37C
this cavity contains all the structures within the chest and abdomen
ventral body cavity
something which produces a response to the environmental change
effector
what would your body look like if it didn't have any structure
a big blob
names one of the organ systems that we will be going over this year
integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive.
The force exerted on the surface of the body by the weight of air is referred to as what?
atmospheric pressure
name the four abdominopelvic quadrants
right upper quadrant, Left upper quadrant, Right lower quadrant, Left lower quadrant