Anatomy levels of study
What is Gross Anatomy?
Large structures that are easily observable
What system Forms the external body covering?
Integumentary System (Skin)
What is the Necessary Life Function of the digestive system?
The Breakdown and absorption of nutrients
What is Homeostasis also known as?
Internal Control System
What is the anatomical term for the Head?
Cephalic
What is the definition of Anatomy?
Anatomy: Study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts.
This system is the site of Blood Cell Formation
Why is Metabolism an important Necessary life function?
It handles chemical reactions within the body
What is the importance of Homeostasis?
A stable internal environment
What is the anatomical term for Front and Back?
Anterior/Ventral=Front
Posterior/Dorsal=Back
Name the levels of Organization in Organisms from smallest to largest.
Atoms & Molecules, Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems, and Organism
This system is known for maintaining posture and producing Heat
Muscular System
Why is Excretion a Necessary life function?
Eliminates waste from metabolic reactions.
-Wastes may be removed in urine or feces.
What can cause a homeostatic imbalance?
Diseases
What is the directional term for toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; Above?
Superior (Cranial or Cephalad)
Name the 11 Organ Systems
Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive
This system is sometimes called the "Slow System"
Endocrine System
What percentage of water is your Body Weight?
60%-80%
T/F: Homeostasis is necessary for normal body functions and to sustain life
True
Plane Section that divides the body or organ into EQUAL left and right parts
Median or Midsagittal
Give an example of Microscopic Anatomy
Structures that cannot be seen by the naked eye. Structures that can only be viewed with a microscope.
Ex: Stomach Cells, Glands, Skin Cells, Blood cells, Linings, Tissues
What system returns fluids to blood vessels, Cleanses the blood and is involved in immunity?
Lymphatic System
_____________ is most important for gas exchange
Atmospheric Pressure
Explain Afferent Pathway and Efferent Pathway in homeostasis
Afferent Pathway: is a verb and is "Something that affects you"
Efferent Pathway: is a Noun and is the "Effects of something happening to you"
Name the two body cavities and what is housed in each
-Ventral Body Cavity: Thoracic Cavity houses heart, lungs, and others. and the Abdominopelvic houses the digestive system and most urinary system organs.