Bms 146 "anatomy & Physiolgy" Sbcc

Front 1

Define "Anatomy"

Back 1

The scientific discipline that investigates the structure of the body.

Front 2

Define "Physiology".

Back 2

The scientific discipline that deals with the processes or functions of living things.

Front 3

What are the "two" major goals of physiology?

Back 3

(1) to understand and predict the body's responses to stimuli and,
(2) to understand how the body maintains conditions within a narrow range of values in the presence of a continually changing environment.

Front 4

Name the "six" structural levels in which a body can be studied:

Back 4

(1) Chemical level
(2) Cell level
(3) Tissue level
(4) Organ level
(5) Organ system level

Front 5

Name the "11" organ systems of the body (Hint; neumonic - RUN MRS LIDEC):

Back 5

(1) Integumentary system
(2) Skeletal system
(3) Muscular system
(4) Lymphatic system
(5) Respiratory system
(6) Digestive system
(7) Nervous system
(8) Endocrine system
(9) Cardiovascular system
(10) Urinary system
(11) Reproductive system

Front 6

Name the "six" essential characteristics of life:

Back 6

(1) Organization
(2) Metabolism
(3) Responsiveness
(4) Growth
(5) Development
(6) Reproduction

Front 7

Define "Homeostasis":

Back 7

The existence and maintenance of a relatively constant environment within the body.