Anatomy
the study of the structures and shape of the body
gross anatomy
studying large, easily observable structures
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Microscopic Anatomy
study of cells and tis...
Anatomy
the study of the structures and shape of the body
gross anatomy
studying large, easily observable structures
Microscopic Anatomy
study of cells and tissues that can be viewed under microscope
Physiology
the study of how the body and parts of the body function
subdivisions of physiology are based on
organ/organ system
order from atom to organism
atom molecule cell tissue organ organ system organism
All human cells
RBC WBC nerve stem epithelial intestinal bone sperm ovum enterocytes fat
chondrocyte cardiac smooth skeletal
tissues
connective epithelial muscle nerve
Connective tissue
connects body parts (tendons ligaments)
functions of connective
support, protection, binding together tissue
what is connective made of
living cells surrounded by complex extracellular matrix
epithelial tissue
forms linings coverings and glands of body, covers all internal and external body
surfaces and forms boundaries
functions of epithelial
protections absorption secretion filtration
what is epithelial made of
apical and basal surfaces
, how do you distinguish epithelial tissue
number of cells and shape
muscle tissue
contract and shorten to generate force to produce body movement
function of muscle
movement of the body or organs
nervous tissues
receive and conduct electrochemical signals throughout the body
function of nervous
control body
neuroglia
insulate support protect neurons
what system maintains boundaries
integumentary
what system associates with movement
muscular skeletal and cardiovascular
what system is responsible for responsiveness
nervous
what system is responsible for your digestion
digestive
what system is responsible for your metabolism
digestive and respiratory
what system is responsible for your excretion
digestive urinary skin
what system is responsible for your reproduction
reproduction - regulated by endoplasmic system
what system is responsible for your growth
endocrine system
homeostasis
boys ability to stay in dynamic equilibrium, maintain internal conditions
necessary to sustain life while subjected to changes in external world
what requires homeostasis
blood pressure body temp nutrient and oxygen levels waste removal
control system components
receptor control center effector
positive feedback pathway
results of effector response increases amount or rate of response
negative feedback pathway
results of effector response decrease amount of response or turn it off
anatomical position
erect, feet forward, arms at side with palms facing forward, head facing forward
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