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Chpt 1 Human Body
An Orientation
Question | Answer |
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Define: Anatomy | Anatomy-study of the shape & structure of the human body and the relationship between body parts. |
Name the Branches of Anatomy | Gross,Microscopic,Developmental,and Comparative Anatomy. |
Define Gross Anatomy and give sub-topic | study of large observable structures w/o use of magnification.- Sub-topic Morphology-Study of shapes |
Name 3 Major Divisions of Anatomy | Regional- structures in a certain region of the bodySystemic Anatomy-system by system (cardovascular-all blood vessels,heart,blood)Surface Anatomy-internal body structural can be recognized from & relate to overlaying skin surface. |
Define Microscopic Anatomy and give sub-topic | Study of small observable structures with the use of magnification.Cytology-study of the structure, function & develop of cells that make up differ body parts.Histology- the study of tissues & Organs making up the entire body of an organism. |
Define Developmental Anatomy and give sub-topic | studies the growth and development of an organism during its life time.Embryology- Study of an organism from fertilization to birth. |
Define- Compartive Anatomy | Compares the body parts and functions between organisms. |
Define- Physiology | Physiology-study of the functions of the body. |
Define- Biology | Biology-study of all forms of life. |
List the 3 Highly Specialized Branches of Anatomy | Pathological Anatomy,Radiographic Anatomy,Molecular Biology. |
List the 3 Specialized Areas of Physiology | Renal Physiology,Cardiac Physiology,Neurophysiology |
What are Life Functions? | -a series of highly organizd and related activities which allow living things to live,grow, and maintain themselves. |
What are the Vital life functions? | Maintenance of boundries,movement (contractibility),responsiveness or irritablity,ingestion,digestion,transport,respiration,synthesis,assimilation,growth,secretion,excretion,reproduction,and absorbtion |
Name Organ System and give Major Functions | integumtary |