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What is the correct definition of physiology?
What is the correct definition of physiology?
- The relationships between different organs
- The structure of a body part
- The function of a body part (correct)
- The study of body systems
Which of the following is NOT a level of organization in the human body?
Which of the following is NOT a level of organization in the human body?
- Chemical
- Cellular
- Digestive (correct)
- Organ
In anatomical terms, what does 'proximal' refer to?
In anatomical terms, what does 'proximal' refer to?
- Closer to the trunk (correct)
- Closer to the head
- Further away from the head
- Further away from the trunk
What is essential about the anatomical position?
What is essential about the anatomical position?
Which membrane type is characterized as covering the organs within a body cavity?
Which membrane type is characterized as covering the organs within a body cavity?
Which of the following best describes the term 'homeostasis'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'homeostasis'?
Which directional term refers to a position further away from the head?
Which directional term refers to a position further away from the head?
What best defines 'visceral' in the context of membranes?
What best defines 'visceral' in the context of membranes?
What is the primary homeostatic mechanism that monitors changes in the internal environment?
What is the primary homeostatic mechanism that monitors changes in the internal environment?
Which organ is likely the source of pain if a child indicates discomfort in the umbilical region?
Which organ is likely the source of pain if a child indicates discomfort in the umbilical region?
What role does the control center play in homeostatic mechanisms?
What role does the control center play in homeostatic mechanisms?
Which of the following statements is true about homeostasis?
Which of the following statements is true about homeostasis?
What is the likely consequence if internal conditions deviate significantly from homeostasis?
What is the likely consequence if internal conditions deviate significantly from homeostasis?
In the context of homeostatic mechanisms, what function does the effector serve?
In the context of homeostatic mechanisms, what function does the effector serve?
Which system is responsible for the maintenance of body functions such as circulation and respiration?
Which system is responsible for the maintenance of body functions such as circulation and respiration?
What mechanism ensures that internal conditions remain close to a set point in homeostasis?
What mechanism ensures that internal conditions remain close to a set point in homeostasis?
Which of the following terms describes a position that is closer to the midline of the body?
Which of the following terms describes a position that is closer to the midline of the body?
What anatomical term describes the back side of the body?
What anatomical term describes the back side of the body?
Which structure is contained within the cranial cavity?
Which structure is contained within the cranial cavity?
Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?
Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?
What is the term for the area that contains the stomach and liver?
What is the term for the area that contains the stomach and liver?
Which term describes a structure situated at the center of the body?
Which term describes a structure situated at the center of the body?
Which of the following membranes covers organs within the abdominal cavity?
Which of the following membranes covers organs within the abdominal cavity?
Which directional term indicates the opposite side of the body?
Which directional term indicates the opposite side of the body?
Which body region is specifically referred to as the thoracic region?
Which body region is specifically referred to as the thoracic region?
What is the primary function of the parietal serous membrane?
What is the primary function of the parietal serous membrane?
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Study Notes
Organization of the Body
- Understand the relationship between structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of body parts.
- Levels of organization in the human body range from chemical (e.g., proteins) to the organism itself (e.g., the whole human body).
- Organ systems consist of multiple organs working together, like the cardiovascular system, which includes the heart and blood vessels.
Anatomical Terms
- Anatomical position serves as the standard reference: standing erect, facing forward, arms at sides, palms and toes pointed forward.
- Directional terms:
- Proximal: closer to the trunk; Distal: further from the trunk.
- Superior: closer to the head; Inferior: further from the head.
- Medial: closer to the midline; Lateral: further from the midline.
- Anterior (ventral): front; Posterior (dorsal): back.
- Superficial: closer to the body surface; Deep: further from the surface.
- Central: at the center; Peripheral: away from the center.
- Ipsilateral: same side; Contralateral: opposite side.
Body Regions
- Body is divided into two main portions: Axial (head, neck, trunk) and Appendicular (upper and lower limbs).
- Specific anatomical regions include:
- Axial: Cephalic (head), Cervical (neck), Thoracic (chest), Abdominal (abdomen), Pelvic (pelvis).
- Appendicular: Brachial (arm), Femoral (thigh), Popliteal (behind the knee), Palmar (palm), Plantar (sole of the foot).
Planes and Sections
- Sagittal (median) plane divides body into right and left halves.
- Frontal (coronal) plane divides body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.
- Transverse (horizontal) plane divides body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts.
Body Cavities and Membranes
- Dorsal cavity consists of:
- Cranial cavity, housing the brain.
- Vertebral canal, containing the spinal cord, protected by meninges.
- Ventral cavity includes:
- Thoracic cavity: mediastinum contains heart, trachea, and esophagus; lateral portions contain lungs.
- Abdominopelvic cavity: superior abdominal cavity holds organs like stomach and liver; inferior pelvic cavity includes rectum and urinary bladder.
Body Membranes
- Parietal membranes line body cavities, while visceral membranes cover organs.
- Parietal pleura lines the thoracic cavity; visceral pleura covers the lungs.
- Parietal pericardium creates a protective space for the heart; visceral pericardium covers the heart.
- Parietal peritoneum lines the abdominal cavity; visceral peritoneum covers abdominal organs.
Homeostasis
- Homeostasis refers to the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes.
- Failure to maintain homeostasis can lead to illness.
- Homeostatic mechanisms consist of sensors (detect changes), control centers (process information), and effectors (elicit responses to restore balance).
- Negative feedback is the primary mechanism for homeostasis, reversing changes in the internal environment to keep conditions stable.
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