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Study of structure of an organism and the relationship of
Anatomy
its parts. Types of anatomy: gross anatomy,
microscopic, developmental, pathological, systemic
science that deals with the functions of the living
Physiology
organism and its parts. How the body works
Responsiveness, conductivity, Growth, Respiration,
Characteristics of life
Digestion, Absorption, Secretion, Excretion,
Circulation, Reproduction
Ability of an organism to sense, monitor and respond to
Responsiveness
changes in both its internal and external
environments
Capacity of living cells to transmit a wave of electrical
Conductivity
disturbance from one point to another within the
body
Organized increase in the size and number of cells and
Growth
therefore an increase in size of the individual or a
particular organ or part
Exchange of respiratory gases (oxygen and carbon
Respiration
dioxide) between an organism and its environment
process by which complex food products are broken
Digestion
down into simpler substances that can be absorbed
and used by individual body cells
movement of molecules, such as respiratory gases or
Absorption
digested nutrients, through a membrane and into the
body fluids for transport to cells for use
production and release of important substances, such as
Secretion
digestive juices and hormones, for diverse body
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functions
Excretion removal of waste products from the body
movement of body fluids containing many substances
Circulation
from one body area to another in a continuous,
circular route through hollow vessels
Reproduction formation of new individual offspring
lungs, bronchial trees, trachea, larynx, nasal cavity--
Respiratory system
gas exchange, acid-base balance
stomach, small and large intestines, esophagus, liver,
Digestive system
mouth, pancreas--breakdown and absorption of
nutrients, elimination of waste
kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra--excretion of waste,
Urinary system
fluid and electrolyte balance, acid-base balance
Male-testes, vas deferens, prostate,
Reproductive system seminal vesicles, penis Female-
ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus,
vagina, breasts
Reproduction, continuity of genetic information, nurturing of
offspring
body is erect, posture, with the arms at the sides and
Anatomical position
palms turned forward, head and feet are forward.
Bilateral symmetry right and left sides of the body are mirror images of right and left
halves
ipsilateral same side of the body
contralateral opposite side of the body
thoracic cavity (chest cavity)--mid-portion, mediastinum,
on the left and right side of the mediastinum are the
Two major ventral body
cavities pleural cavities which contain the lungs.
abdominopelvic cavity--upper portion, the abdominal
cavity, lower portion, pelvic cavity
contains the heart, trachea, right and left bronchi,
mediastinum esophagus, thymus, various blood vessels (thoracic
aorta, superior vena cava), the thoracic duct and other
lymphatic vessels, various lymph nodes and nerves (ie-
phrenic and vagus nerves).
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