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chapter 1: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

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Anatomy

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is the study of the form and structure of the body

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Physiology

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examines how the body function

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Cytology

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study of body cells and their internal structure

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Histology

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study of tissue

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Gross (Macroscopic) Anatomy

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investigate structure visible to the unaided eye

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What are the characteristics of living things?

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1. organization

2. metabolism

3. growth and development

4. responsiveness

5. regulation

6. homeostasis

7. reproduction

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Organization

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living things exhibit a complex structure of order

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Metabolism

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the sum of all chemical reactions in the body

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Anabolism

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small molecules joined to form larger ones

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Catabolism

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large molecules broken down into smaller ones

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What happens if catabolism is working harder than anabolism?

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you will have a bunch of smaller pieces rather than a large whole piece

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Growth and Development

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organisms assimilate materials from the environment, grow and develop

example: food, nutrients

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Responsiveness

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ability to sense and react to stimuli

example: temperature

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Regulation

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ability to adjust internal bodily function to accommodate environment changes

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Homeostasis

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ability to maintain stable structure and function (ability to maintain balance)

example: blood sugar, breathing, blood pressure

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Reproduction

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production of new cells for growth, maintenance, and repair

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What are the 6 levels of organization (simplest to most complex)?

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1. Chemical

2. Cellular

3. Tissue

4. Organ

5. Organ System

6. Organismal

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Chemical Level

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atoms and molecules are

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Cellular Level

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basic units of life

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Tissue Level

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similar cells with common function

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Organ Level

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two or more tissues working together

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Organ System Level

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related to organs working togerther

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Organismal Level

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all systems functioning together as a whole

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What is Anatomical Structure?

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The standard reference position of the body

Body is upright stance-Feet parallel and flat - Arms at the side of the body - Palms facing anteriorly - Head level and eyes looking forward

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Body section

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an actual cut or slice of the body

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Body Plane

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an imaginary flat surface

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Coronal (front) Plane

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divides body into anterior (front) and posterior (back)

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Transverse Plane

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divides body into superior (top) and inferior (bottom)

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Midsagittal Plane

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divides body into equal left and right halves (median/middle)

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Sagittal Plane

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divides body into unequal portions

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Oblique Plane

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passes through the body at an angle

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Directional Terms

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directional terms are used in relation to the relative position and are presented in opposing pairs

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Anterior is too_____

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Posterior

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Proximal (closer) is too _______

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Distal (further away)

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Superficial is too _____

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Deep

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Dorsal is ___

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back

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Ventral is ____

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front

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Proximal and Distal can only be used when?

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Proximal and Distal can only be used when talking about the arms or legs (most common attachment point)

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What are the Major Body Regions?

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1. Axial Region

2. Appendicular Region

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Axial Region

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head, neck, trunk - forms the main vertical axis of the body

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Appendicular Region

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upper and lower limbs

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Internal organs are housed within enclosed ________?

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Spaces and Cavities

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What are the Major Cavity Groups?

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1. Posterior (back) Cavity

2. Ventral (front) Cavity

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Posterior (Dorsal) Cavity

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completely encased in bone

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Cranial Cavity

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houses the brain

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Vertebral Canal

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houses the spinal cord

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Ventral Cavity

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located anteriorly in the body

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The ventral cavity is subdivided into ________ and _______?

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Thoracic Cavity and Abdominopelvic Cavity

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Negative Feedback

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  • Most frequent mechanism
  • response is opposite direction of the stimulus

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Positive Feedback

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  • occurs less frequently
  • continues until climatic event occurs

example: blood clotting- making clot larger so we can stop the bleeding

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Failure of Homeostasis leads to _______?

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failure of homeostasis leads to homeostatic imbalance or disease

example: blood sugar too high too low- need to take medication to fix the disease or control

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Receptor

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detects change in variable

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Control Center

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interprets input from receptor and initiates changes through effector

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Effector

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the structure that brings about changes to alter the stimulus

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Serous Fluid

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acts as a lubricant

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Parietal Layer

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lines internal surface of the body wall

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Visceral Layer

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covers external surface of organs