Anatomical studies
study of structures & features that are visible to the naked eye
Define a cell
the smallest unit of life
What is the purpose of this life function: Reproduction
Organisms reproduce creating subsequent generations of their own kind
What is the functions of the cardiovascular system
distributes cells & dissolved materials including nutrients wastes & gases
Define supine & prone
laying face up and laying face down
What is the difference between regional and surface anatomy?
surface anatomy is the study of general anatomical form and the surface's relationship to deeper anatomical structures & regional anatomy is the study of the superficial and internal features in one specific area of the body
name the levels of organization
chemical/molecular->cellular->tissue->organ->organ system->organism
Define the life function: movement
organisms produce movement: internal (transportation of food, blood & etc in the body)
external (moving through the environment)
Main function of Digestive System
process & digest food, absorb nutrients and store energy
Name the abdominopelvic quadrants
right upper quadrant, right lower quadrant, left upper quadrant, left lower quadrant
what study focuses on anatomical features that may undergo recognizable pathological changes during illness
Clinical study
What happens at the tissue level?
cells come together to make up tissues
What life function is this: organisms grow larger & become specialized to perform particular functions
& towards the tail
cranial (cephalic) or caudal
What is the difference between radiographic study and cross sectional study?
What is an anatomical structure that has multiple functions
Define the life function: Metabolism & excertion
Metabolism refers to all chemical operations under way in the body that provides the body with energy. Excertion removes potential harmful wastes produces by metabolic operations
this system eliminates excess water, salts & wastes; controls pH & regulates BP
Urinary
Name the 3 different type of planes
sagittal, frontal, transverse
What is developmental study? Bonus 100 points for naming the study of early developmental processes
the study of changes that take place between conception and embryology
What biological macromolecules is the human body composed of (name the main 4)
water, proteins, lipids & carbohydrates
What are the different type of metabolic reactions? Bonus points if you can name their functions
Catabolism - the breakdown of complex molecules
Anabolism - synthesis of complex molecules
this system directs long term changes in the activities of other organ systems
Endocrine
name the different abdominopelvic regions starting top to bottom
right & left hypochondriac regions (middle being epigastric region) ; right & left lumbar regions (middle being umbilical region) ; right & left inguinal regions (middle being hypogastric/pubic region)