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Anatomy is the study of the ____________ of body parts and their relationship to one another.

structure

Physiology- function; study of how body parts ___________ and carry out activities.

work

Gross anatomy (macroscopic)

study of large structures visible with the naked eye, such as the heart, kidneys, bones, and the liver.

______________ anatomy focuses on the anatomy of one particular area. For example, if we were studying the arm, we would study the bones, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels in that area.

Regional

Study of individual organ systems. For example, when we study the nervous system, we'll learn about the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

Systemic Anatomy

_______________ anatomy- study of general form and superficial markings.

Surface

Study of structures that cannot be seen with the naked eye

Microscopic anatomy

Cytology

Study of cells

Histology

study of tissues, such as connective tissue, muscle tissue, and nervous tissue

Developmental anatomy

covers changes that occur over time; main division is embryology

Medical/____________________ Anatomy

Pathological anatomy- changes in the body during illness

_____________ Anatomy- study of internal structures using x-ray, CT scans, and MRIs



Radiographic

Systemic and Special Physiology

Study of the function of a particular organ or organ system (kidneys, neurophysiology, cardiophysilogy , respiratory physiology)

Cell physiology

study of the functions of cells

Pathological Physiology

study of the effects of disease on the body

Structure and function are _______________. A fork, given it's form, is meant for stabbing, while a knife with a single edge is for cutting.

interdependent

Complementarity of structure and function

what a structure can do depends on its form

Chemical (______________) level- atoms join together to form molecules, such as water, proteins, and sugars

Molecular (molecules join together to form organelles)

Cellular Level- __________________ join together to corm cells

Organelles

___________ Level- Groups of cells that have a common function join together to form epithelium, muscle _________ , connective __________, and nervous _____________

Tissue

__________________ Level- different types of tissues work together to form an ____________.

Organ

Organ Systems

Groups of organs that work together (the heart and blood vessels work together to move blood throughout the body)

Organism Level

All the organ systems work together to maintain the organism

Maintaining ___________________- internal and external boundaries are separated

Boundaries

What structure provides the boundary for the entire body?

Skin

____________________________- Motion of the whole body or part of the body, ____________ of substances through the body, and _____________________ of cells and organs.

Movement

Responsiveness (________________________ or excitability)- ability of the body to detect and respond to changes in the environment (stimuli' stimulus is singular)

Irritability

Digestion– breaking down of food into ___________________ ________________________



examples: carbs being broken down into sugar

useable nutrients

________________________ – sum of all chemicalprocesses in the body

Metabolism

Catabolism – breaking something down from _________________to simple (ex: breakdown of proteins into amino acids)

complex

_______________________ – building up from simple tocomplex

1. Joiningof amino acids to form proteins

Anabolism

Cellular Respiration

using nutrients and oxygen to produce energy

Excretion

removal of waste from the body (urination, defecation, vomiting, sneezing, breathing)

Reproduction

formation of new cells or production of a new individual

Growth

increase in size of body or organism

Nutrients

Taken in by diet and include carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals

Oxygen

Many chemical reactions in the body require oxygen and water

We are __ to ___ % water

60% to 80% (provides environment for chemical reactions and provides fluid base for excretions)

Normal body temperature is ______

98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celcius

Atmospheric Pressure

Force that air puts on the body (helps with breathing and gas exchange on the blood)

Homeostasis

Defined as the existence and maintenance of a stable internal environment in an ever changing external environment

Receptor

sensor that detects changes in the environment

Control Center (brain)

Receives and processes information, makes a "decision", then sends out commands

Effector

carries out the commands sent out by the control center

Mechanisms

negative and positive feedback loops

_______________ Feedback- action of the effector shuts off the original stimulus when normal conditions return

Negative

_____________ Feedback- action of the effector increases the intensity of the original stimulus

Positive

Equilibrium

opposing forces are in balance

Body temp

amount of heat generated is equal to the amount of heat lost

Disorder

any abnormality of structure of function

Disease

more specific term for illness characterized by signs and symptoms

Symptoms

Subjective changes in body functions ; not observable (headache, nausea, anxiety)

Signs

objective, measurable changes (high BP, fever, swelling)

Humans have ______ different types of cells

250

Humans have up to 100 ______ cells

trillion

Cells are the basic _______________ and functional unit of a living organism

structural

Activity of cells depends on their ____________

structure

Continuity of life depends on cellular _________________

reproduction

All cells have 3 basic components

cell membrane, nucleus, and cytoplasm

Cell (or plasma membrane) membrane

outside wall of the cell

The cell membranes 4 functions

1. Separates cell's internal from external environment


2. Regulates flow of materials in and out of the cell


3. Maintains appropriate internal environment


4. Plays important role in communication both with other cells and with the external environment

The cell membrane is made of _________________

a lipid bilayer/ double layer of fats

Membrane proteins

proteins embedded ion the membrane

Membrane protein function A

Form pores or holes for ions and transports molecules in or out of the cell

Membrane protein function B

Act as receptors so molecules can bind to the cell

Membrane protein function C

Provide support within a cell

Membrane protein function D

Help start or speed up reactions (enzymes)

Membrane Protein Function E

Join cells together

Cell Identity

Help cells recognize one another

Cytoplasm

consists of all contents of a cell between plasma membrane and nucleus

Cytosol (intracellular fluid)

fluid portion of cytoplasm (made of water, has dissolved and suspended components, site of chemical reactions)

Organelles

Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions

Mitochondria

the power plant of the cell

Ribosomes

make proteins

Inclusions

chemical substances that vary according to the cell type (lipid droplets in fat cells, pigment in skin cells, and glycogen in the liver and muscles)

Nucleus

control center for cell functions

Epithelial Tissue

Covers body surfaces, lines hollow organs, body cavities, ducts, and forms glands (skin, inside of kidneys)

Connective tissue

protects and supports the body, binds organs together, and stores energy

Muscle tissue

generates force to move the body structures (skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and smooth muscle that forms the walls of hollow organs- esophagus, intestines)

Nervous Tissue

carries messages from one part of the body to another (brain, spinal corn, nerves)

Epithelia

layer or layers of cells that cover or line something

Glands

structures that produce fluid secretions (sweat glands)

Epithelial tissues have ___ characteristics

5

Polarity

2 distinct surfaces

Exposed surface that faces the exterior of the body or an internal surface (inside of the stomach)

Apical surface

Base- attached to the tissue underneath

called the Basal Surface

Basal lamina and reticular lamina

make up the basement membrane

Cellularity

composed of cells that are bound tightly together; other tissues often have a lot of space between cells

Attachment

bound to the basement membrane which holds it to the connective tissue underneath that provides support

Avascularity

lack blood vessels, but is innervated

Avascular tissue receives oxygen by ____________ or absorption from surrounding tissue

diffusion

Epithelial functions

1. physical protections


2. absorption


3. filtration


4. excretion


5. provide sensation


gland cells produce secretions

Epithelial cells have _____________________

microvilli- fingerlike projections that increase surface-area (digestive and urinary tracts)

Intracellular connections

cells of epithelium are firmly attached to each other and the basal lamina

Tight Junction

Two cell membranes are held together by interlocking membrane proteins (impermeable)

Gap junction

Two cells are held together by connexons (channel proteins, allow movement between cells)

Desmosome

Two cells are connected by cell adhesion molecules (CAMs) that form a zipper

Simple epithelium

composed of a single layer

stratified epithelium

consists of two or more layers, usually stacked on top of one another

Squamous cells

Are very flat

Cuboidal cells

Are box shaped

Columnar cells are

Tall and slender

Simple squamous epithelium

Very thin and delicate (includes pericardium, pluera, and peritoneum)

Very thin and delicate (includes pericardium, pluera, and peritoneum)

Stratified Squamous Epithelium


(high stress, mouth, skin, esophagus)

Simple Cuboidal

Stratified cuboidal (found in the sweat glands)

Transitional epithelium (stretches; bladder, urethra)

Simple columnar epithelium

Found in the stomach, intestines, and gallbladder


(secretions protect the stomach and intestines from chemicals)

Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium (appears to have several layers/different levels of nuclei; secretes mucus to trap foreign particles)

stratified columnar epithelium (found in the pharynx, salivary glands, and epiglottis)

Glandular epithelium

Endocrine Glands

Release secretions into the interstitial space between cells (secrete hormones)

Exocrine Glands

(release secretions onto a surface through a duct (sweat glands, tear glands, mammary glands) (mucous, sweat, oil, saliva, bile (liver) and digestive enzymes (pancreas)

Unicellular Glands

Single cells that secrete mucous

Goblet cells

Trachea, intestines

Connective Tissue

Binds/Supports- bone & cartilage


Protects Organs- Bone & Cartilage


Insulates- Fat


Stores Energy- Fat

Loose connective tissue

fibers are loosely intertwined, many cells present

Dense Connective tissue

more fibers and fewer cells than loose



Cartilage

Dense network of collagen fibers and elastic fibers embedded in ground substance

Bone

Osteocytes and extracellular matrix

Fibroblasts

Always present. Secrete proteins that help hold epithelial cells together and form extracellular fibers

Chrondoblasts

Found in cartilage

Osteoblasts

Found in bone

Mast cells

Produce histamine as part of inflammatory response

Macrophages

"Big Eater". Part of the immune system that engulf pathogens and damaged cells

Collagen Fibers

Long and straight. Protein fibers that wrap around each other like rope. Flexible, and strong

Tendons

Connect muscle to bone

Ligaments

Connect bone to bone

Reticular Fibers (network)

Intertwining framework that resist force and stabilize blood vessels in organs

Elastic fibers

Can stretch and recoil to their original length

Ground substance

fills the spaces between cells and surround connective tissue fibers (clear and viscous)

Loose Connective Tissue

fill spaces, provide cushioning for organs, support blood vessels, nerves, and epithelial tissue

Areolar Tissue

Very open structure and viscous ground substance (shock absorber, layer under skin, gives oxygen and nutrients to epithelial tissue)

Adipose

Shock absorption, stores energy

Reticular Tissue

Provides support for spleen, lymph nodes, and bone marrow, filters/removes old red blood cells

Dense regular connective Tissue

collagen fibers are lined up parallel to each other and packed tightly together (tendons and ligaments)

Dense irregular connective tissue

Fibers are close together, but aren't arranged in a pattern (form a sheath around bone and cartilage (periosteum, pericardium) (encloses kidneys, liver, and spleen)

Chondrocytes occupy

Lacunae

Cartilage is separated from other tissue by

Perichondrium

Hyaline cartilage

Most common. Found at junctions between ribs and sternum, trachea, ends of bones that form joints.

Elastic cartilage

Has a lot of elastic fibers. (forms ear, larynx, epiglottis)

Fibrocartilage

Very little ground substance. Found in intervertebral discs, pubic symphysis, menisci of the knee)