GCU BIO 201 lab review guide exam 1 WITH 100% SURE
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Explain how anatomy and physiology are Anatomy studies the structure and shape of the body and physiology is the study of
related. how the body works
surface anatomy the study of exterior features
gross/macroscopic anatomy the study of examining large, visible structures
regional anatomy the study of body areas like the head, neck, or trunk
Systemic anatomy the study of groups of organs working together like the skeletal system
Developmental anatomy the study of the egg (embryology) to maturity
Clinical anatomy medical specialties such as surgical anatomy
Microscopic anatomy the study of examining cells and molecules
cytology study of cells and their structures
histology the study of tissues and their structures
cell physiology processes within and between cells
organ physiology functions of specific organs
systemic physiology functions of an organ system
pathological physiology effects of diseases
CHEMICAL LEVEL-atoms to molecules.
CELLULAR LEVEL-organelles, protein filaments
TISSUE LEVEL-similar cells working together to form tissue.
Name the levels of structural organization ORGAN-the combo of tissues to form organs.
ORGAN SYSTEM LEVEL- the combo of organs that work together.
ORGANISM LEVEL-sum total of all structural levels working together resulting in a
living object
Metabolism the chemical reactions occurring in the cells and tissues of the body
BUILDING PROTEINS (USES ENERGY) synthesis of new molecules w/i the body's
Anabolism
cells or tissues Ex: anabolic steroids= building muscle mass
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, Catabolism BREAKING DOWN food, creates energy Ex: CAT-bolism CATS break things
Homeostasis A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state
intrinsic regulation/ autoregulation automatic response in a cell, tissue, or organ
Extrinsic regulation Responses controlled by nervous and endocrine systems EXTRA help
what are the 3 control systems involved in a receptor (sensor), control center (integrator), effector (muscle or gland)
maintaining homeostasis
Responds to changes in the environment (stimuli)
receptor
Sends information to control center
control center/ integrator analyzes info and determines response
Effector provides the means for the control center's response to the stimulus
Feedback that tends to magnify a process or increase its output ex: birth and blood
positive feedback
clotting
response in which a stimulus initiates reactions that reduce the stimulus ex: shivering
negative feedback
or regulating blood sugar
function: rapid diffusion or osmosis
simple squamous epithelium
found: lining of ventral body cavities, lungs, heart,
blood vessels, cornea & capillaries
function: SECRETES & absorbs
simple cuboidal epithelium
found: GLANDS & DUCTS
function: ABSORBS and secretes
found: Leslie's Inside Stomach Gobbled Up Tons of
simple columnar epithelium
Kidney Ducts:
Lines Intestines, Stomach, Gallbladder, Uterine
Tubes, and Kidney Ducts or DIGESTIVE TRACT
function: secretion & mvmnt
location: Luke, Neil, & Troy, Broke Many Rules
pseudostratified columnar epithelium
Today:
Lines Nasal, Trachea, Bronchi, and Male
Reproductive Tract or RESPIRATORY TRACT
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