Anatomy vs. Physiology
The study of the FUNCTION of anatomical structures at a molecular or cellular level.
Physiology
Pulling your hand away from a hot stove is an example of which characteristic of life?
Responsiveness
What is the smallest unit of matter?
Atom
What is the foundation of physiology?
Homeostasis
The ______ resides in the cranial cavity.
Brain
The study of cells and their internal structure.
Cytology
Respiration involves obtaining _______ and releasing ________.
Oxygen, carbon dioxide
A molecule is _____ or more atoms joined by chemical bonds.
Two
Uterine contractions and blood clots are examples of what feedback loop?
Positive Feedback
This cavity is located above the diaphragm.
Thoracic Cavity
The patella (kneecap) is an example of what type of anatomy?
Surface Anatomy
What characteristic is the production and release of substances such as hormones or enzymes?
Secretion
Like cells with common functions are….?
Tissues
Failure to maintain homeostasis will result in _______ or ______.
Illness or Death
Cavities are designed to protect organs and allow for _______.
Expansion
The study of the effects of disease on organs / organ systems.
Pathologic Physiology
True or False: An object has to physically move spaces to qualify as having movement?
False
Organ systems joined together to maintain life and health is called an _____?
In this example of a negative feedback loop, if blood sugar increases after a meal, the pancreas will release ______.
Insulin
The mediastinum contains this cavity as well as the esophagus, trachea, and great vessels.
Pericardial cavity
The Greek root ’anatome’ means:
Cut apart / dissect
Metabolism is the sum of all the chemical reactions that occur within the body: specifically _____ and _____.
Macromolecules form _______ which then forms _________.
Organelles, cells
Three components involved in homeostatic regulation:
Receptor, control center, effector
Name the six major organs that the abdominal cavity contains.