Anatomy
Physiology
Characteristics of Life
Anatomical Terms
Cavities and Membranes
Organ Systems
100
The meaning of anatomy.
What is structure?
100
The meaning of physiology.
What is function?
100
The bodies ability to maintain an internal stable environment.
What is homeostasis?
100
The standard position with palms facing forward.
What is anatomical position?
100
Separates the thoracic and abdominal region.
What is the diaphragm?
100
Composed of bones, cartilage, associated ligaments, bone marrow.
What is the skeletal system?
200
Features seen with the unaided eye.
What is gross anatomy?
200
The study of the functions of the human body.
What is human physiology?
200
The characteristic of life that allows for the creation of energy in the body.
What is metabolism?
200
A cut dividing the body or body structure into top and bottom.
What is a transverse cut?
200
The outer membrane covering.
What is the parietal membrane?
200
The system that delivers air to sites where gas exchange can occur between the air and circulating blood.
What is the respiratory system?
300
Superficial and internal features in a specific region of the body.
What is regional anatomy?
300
The study of the physiology of specific organs.
What is special physiology?
300
The process by which a cell becomes specialized to perform a specific function.
What is differentiation?
300
Lying down in anatomical position with face down.
What is prone?
300
Lubricating fluids within the two membranes of an organ.
What is serous fluid?
300
The system that eliminates excess water, salts, and waste products.
What is the excretory system?
400
Structure of major organ systems.
What is systemic anatomy?
400
The study of effects of diseases on organ or system functions.
What is Pathology Physiology?
400
The effectors in homeostasis work oppositely to correct the situation and return the body to it's set point.
What is a negative feedback loop?
400
The portion of the body containing the head, neck, and spine.
What is the axial portion/skeleton?
400
The inner membrane of the lungs.
What is visceral pluera?
400
The immune system.
What is the lymphatic or lymphoid system?
500
Microscopic anatomy includes this study of tissues.
What is histology?
500
The study of all functions related to the cardiovascular system.
What is systemic physiology?
500
The reason for Katie becoming sick during her marathon race.
What is hyponatremia or water intoxication?
500
500
The outer membrane covering of the intestines.
What is the parietal peritoneum?
500
Contains the pituitary gland, thyroid, pancreas.
What is the endocrine system?