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What is the principle of complementary?
The principle of complementary is that the study of anatomy and physiology is inseparable. Function always reflects structure.
Anatomy
Anatomy is the study of structure of body parts and their relationships to one another.
Physiology
Physiology is the study of function of the body.
Name three main subclasses of the study of anatomy.
Gross anatomy, developmental anatomy and microscopic anatomy
Name some of the subdivisions of physiology.
renal physiology, cardiovascular physiology and neurophysiology.
What are cells?
Cells are the smallest unit of living things.
What are the 6 levels of structural organization?
chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organismal
What are the 8 necessary life functions?
maintaining boundaries, movement, responsiveness, digestion, metabolism, excretion, reproduction and growth
Maintaining boundaries
A necessary life function - internal environment must remain distinct from the external environment surrounding it
Movement
activities promoted by muscular system
Responsiveness
irritability - the ability to sense changes (stimuli) in the environment and then respond to it
Digestion
the breaking down of ingested foodstuffs to simple molecules that cam be absorbed into the blood
Metabolism
all chemical reactions that occur within body cells
Excretion
the process of removing wastes from the body
Reproduction
Cccurs at the cellular and organismal level - in cells, it is cell division. At the organismal level, it is the creation of a new human being.
Growth
increase in the size of a body part or the organism
What are the functions of the integumentary system ?
forms the external body covering; protects deeper tissues from injury; synthesizes vitamin D; site of cutaneous (pain, pressure, etc) receptors and sweat and oil glands
What are the organs of the integumentary system?
skin, hair and nails
What are the functions of the skeletal system?
protects and supports body organs; provides a framework the muscles use to cause movement; blood cells are formed within bones; stores minerals
What are the organs of the skeletal system?
bones and joints
What are the functions of the muscular system?
allows manipulation of the environment, locomotion and facial expression; maintains posture; produces heat
What are the major organs of the muscular system?
skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle and smooth muscle
What are the functions of the nervous system?
fast-acting control system of the body; responds to internal and external changes by activating appropriate muscles and glands
What are the organs of the nervous system?
nerves, brain, spinal cord and sensory receptors
What are the functions of the endocrine system?
glands secrete hormones that regulate processes such as growth, reproduction, and nutrient use (metabolism) by body cells
What are the organs of the endocrine system?
pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, thymus, adrenal gland, pancreas, testis and ovary