BSC2085 Exam – Questions With InDepth Solutions
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>Is the study of body structures
>Oldest medical science: 1600 BCE
>Describes the structures of the body
Anatomy
- What they are made of
- Where they are located
- Associated structures
>Is the study of function
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
Physiology
- Genetics
>Is the study of:
- Functions of anatomical structures
- Individual and cooperative functions
Gross Anatomy macroscopic anatomy, examines large, visible structures
Surface anatomy: exterior features
Regional anatomy: body areas
Systemic anatomy: organ systems
Clinical anatomy: medical specialties
Developmental anatomy from conception to death
Microscopic anatomy examines cells and molecules
Cytology: study of cells and their structures
cyt- = cyt- = cell
Histology: study of tissues and their structures
Cell physiology: processes within and between cells
Organ physiology: functions of specific organs
,Systemic physiology: functions of an organ system
Pathological physiology: effects of diseases
The Chemical (or Atoms are the smallest chemical units
Molecular) Level Molecules are a group of atoms working together
Cells are a group of atoms, molecules, and organelles
The Cellular Level
working together
The Tissue Level A tissue is a group of similar cells working together
An organ is a group of different tissues working
The Organ Level
together
An organ system is a group of organs working together
The Organ System Level
Humans have 11 organ systems
The Organism Level A human is an organism
Skin
Integumentary Hair
Major Organs Sweat glands
Nails
Protects against environmental hazards
Functions Helps regulate body temperature
Provides sensory information
Bones
Cartilages
Skeletal Major Organs
Associated ligaments
Bone marrow
Provides support and protection for other tissues
Functions Stores calcium and other minerals
Forms blood cells
Muscular Skeletal muscles and associated tendons
Major Organs
Provides movement
Functions Provides protection and support for other tissues
Generates heat that maintains body temperatureS
Brain
Nervous Spinal cord
Major Organs Peripheral nerves
Sense organs
, Directs immediate responses to stimuli
Coordinates or moderates activities of other organ
Functions systems
Provides and interprets sensory information about
external conditions
Pituitary gland
Thyroid gland
Endocrine Pancreas
Major Organs adrenal glands
Gonads
Endocrine tissues in other systems
Directs long-term changes in the activities of other
organ systems
Functions Adjusts metabolic activity and energy use by the body
Controls many structural and functional changes during
development
Heart
Cardiovascular
Blood
Major Organs
Blood vessels
Distributes blood cells, water, and dissolved materials
including nutrients, waste products, oxygen, and carbon
Functions dioxide
Distributes heat and assists in control of body
temperature
Spleen
Thymus
Lymphatic
Lymphatic vessels
Major Organs
Lymph nodes
Tonsils
Defends against infection and disease
Functions
Returns tissue fluids to the bloodstream
Nasal cavities
Sinuses
Larynx
Respiratory Major Organs Trachea
Bronchi
Lungs
Alveoli
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Terms in this set (235)
>Is the study of body structures
>Oldest medical science: 1600 BCE
>Describes the structures of the body
Anatomy
- What they are made of
- Where they are located
- Associated structures
>Is the study of function
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
Physiology
- Genetics
>Is the study of:
- Functions of anatomical structures
- Individual and cooperative functions
Gross Anatomy macroscopic anatomy, examines large, visible structures
Surface anatomy: exterior features
Regional anatomy: body areas
Systemic anatomy: organ systems
Clinical anatomy: medical specialties
Developmental anatomy from conception to death
Microscopic anatomy examines cells and molecules
Cytology: study of cells and their structures
cyt- = cyt- = cell
Histology: study of tissues and their structures
Cell physiology: processes within and between cells
Organ physiology: functions of specific organs
,Systemic physiology: functions of an organ system
Pathological physiology: effects of diseases
The Chemical (or Atoms are the smallest chemical units
Molecular) Level Molecules are a group of atoms working together
Cells are a group of atoms, molecules, and organelles
The Cellular Level
working together
The Tissue Level A tissue is a group of similar cells working together
An organ is a group of different tissues working
The Organ Level
together
An organ system is a group of organs working together
The Organ System Level
Humans have 11 organ systems
The Organism Level A human is an organism
Skin
Integumentary Hair
Major Organs Sweat glands
Nails
Protects against environmental hazards
Functions Helps regulate body temperature
Provides sensory information
Bones
Cartilages
Skeletal Major Organs
Associated ligaments
Bone marrow
Provides support and protection for other tissues
Functions Stores calcium and other minerals
Forms blood cells
Muscular Skeletal muscles and associated tendons
Major Organs
Provides movement
Functions Provides protection and support for other tissues
Generates heat that maintains body temperatureS
Brain
Nervous Spinal cord
Major Organs Peripheral nerves
Sense organs
, Directs immediate responses to stimuli
Coordinates or moderates activities of other organ
Functions systems
Provides and interprets sensory information about
external conditions
Pituitary gland
Thyroid gland
Endocrine Pancreas
Major Organs adrenal glands
Gonads
Endocrine tissues in other systems
Directs long-term changes in the activities of other
organ systems
Functions Adjusts metabolic activity and energy use by the body
Controls many structural and functional changes during
development
Heart
Cardiovascular
Blood
Major Organs
Blood vessels
Distributes blood cells, water, and dissolved materials
including nutrients, waste products, oxygen, and carbon
Functions dioxide
Distributes heat and assists in control of body
temperature
Spleen
Thymus
Lymphatic
Lymphatic vessels
Major Organs
Lymph nodes
Tonsils
Defends against infection and disease
Functions
Returns tissue fluids to the bloodstream
Nasal cavities
Sinuses
Larynx
Respiratory Major Organs Trachea
Bronchi
Lungs
Alveoli
