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Gross Anatomy

Study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye

Surface anatomy

exterior features

Regional anatomy

body areas

Systemic anatomy

organ systems

Clinical anatomy

medical specialties (pathological anatomy -changes that occur during illness, radiographic
anatomy -structures seen using specialized imaging techniques)

Developmental anatomy

from conception to death, includes embryology

Microscopic anatomy

requires the aid of a microscope.

Cytology

,type of Microscopic anatomy; study of structure and function of cells; fine detail (ultrastructure)
may be resolved using an electron microscope

Histology

the study of tissues and how they are arranged into organs

Histopathology

microscopic examination of tissues for signs of disease

Physiology

The study of body function

nuerophysiology

physiology of the nervous system

endocrinology

physiology of hormones

Systemic physiology

Functions of an organ system (ex. Digestive, immune)

Pathophysiology

mechanisms of disease

comparative physiology

study of different species to learn about body functions
- helps develop drugs and medical procedures

Organization heirarchy

organism -> organ system -> organ -> tissue -> cell -> organelle -> molecules -> atom

organism

a single complete individual

organ system

,group of organs that work together to perform a specific function
ex. digestion, respiration, circulation

organ

group of tissues that work together to perform closely related functions

tissue

A group of similar cells that perform the same function.

cell

smallest unit to carry out all basic functions of life

organelle

structure within a cell that carries out a function

molecule

particle made of 2+ atoms
- macromolecules are largest molecules (proteins, fats, DNA)

atom

smallest particle with unique chemical identity

situs inversus

left-right reversal of organ placement

Importance of physiological variation

Variations in sex, age, diet, weight, physical activity, genetics and environment affect the
amount of medication one needs

Male physiological reference values

22 years old
154lb
light physical activity
consumes 2,800 kcal/day

female physiological reference values

, 22 years old
128lb
light physical activity
consumes 2,000 kcal/day

homeostasis

MAINTAIN INTERNAL CONDITIONS
detecting change and activating mechanisms to oppose it
- coined by Walter Cannon

Claude Bernard

noted consistant internal conditions despite changing external ones

negative feedback

Allows for dynamic equilibrium and keeps variables in a limited range around a set point
- body senses a change and reverses it

feedback loop

feedback mechanisms alter the original changes that triggered them

Negative feedback example: homeostasis in body temperature (97-99°F)

- If its too warm (> 97-99°F), skin blood vessels dilate (vasodilation) and sweating begins (heat-
losing mechanism)
- If its too cold (< 97-99°F), skin blood vessels constrict (vasoconstriction) and shivering begins
(heat-gaining mechanism)

Negative feedback example: homeostasis in blood pressure (baroreflex)

get up from bed, blood drains from head and blood pressure falls in this region
- Detected by baroreceptors that transmit signals to cardiac center of brainstem
- Cardiac center transmits signals to heart to increase heart rate, raising blood pressure and
restoring homeostasis•
- The raise in blood pressure is detected by the baroreceptors which then stops sending signals
to the cardiac center to increase heart rate

Negative feedback: receptor

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