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structure
-cutting open
anatomy study of the structure of the human body
-external and internal
-physical relationships between body parts
study of function of anatomical structure
physiology
-how organs work separate and together
include:
-surface anatomy: what you can see on surface,
study of general form and superficial markings
gross anatomy
-regional anatomy: study of all superficial and internal
features of a specific region of the body
systemic anatomy: study of the structure of major organ systems
includes:
microscopic anatomy -cytology: study of cells
-histology: study of tissues and organs under a microscope
-Atoms are the smallest stable units of matter
levels of organization : -Atoms combine to form molecules
chemical level -Molecular shape defines function
-Cells are the smallest living units
levels of organization : cellular -Cellular structures have specific functions
level -Different cell types have different functions
-A collection of cells working together to perform a specific
levels of
function
organization:
-4 basic tissue types
tissue level Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues
levels of Organ: Two or more tissues working together to perform specific
organization: functions
organ level
levels of Two or more organs working together to perform specific
organization: functions
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organ system
level
levels of all organ systems working together to maintain health
organization:
organism level
-Directs immediate
responses to stimuli,
usually by coordinating
the activities of other
the nervous system organ systems
-Provides and interprets
sensory information
-Cognitive functions
-central nervous system: brain and spinal cord
-peripheral
nervous system:
peripheral nerves
-PRODUCE HORMONES
-Directs long-term changes in
the endocrine system
activities of other organ systems
-all endocrine glands
Transports cells
and dissolved
materials, including
the cardiovascular system
nutrients, wastes,
and
gases
-carry blood: carry oxygen to tissues
-heart, capillaries, artery , vein
-immune system
-Defends
the lymphatic system
against
infection and
disease;
returns tissue fluid to the bloodstream
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