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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?
Anatomy is the study of structure and function of living organisms.
Anatomy is the study of structure and function of living organisms.
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What are the two main branches of biology that focus on living things?
What are the two main branches of biology that focus on living things?
Anatomy and physiology
An organ system is a group of related organs with ________ functions that work together.
An organ system is a group of related organs with ________ functions that work together.
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Match the organ systems with their primary functions:
Match the organ systems with their primary functions:
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Which organ system is responsible for defending the body from invaders?
Which organ system is responsible for defending the body from invaders?
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The skeletal system includes muscles, bones, and joints.
The skeletal system includes muscles, bones, and joints.
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The ____ levels of structural organization for the human body include the chemical level and the cellular level.
The ____ levels of structural organization for the human body include the chemical level and the cellular level.
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What is the primary function of the urinary system?
What is the primary function of the urinary system?
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Homeostasis is defined as a permanent, unchanging state within the body.
Homeostasis is defined as a permanent, unchanging state within the body.
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What term describes the fluid that is found between tissue cells?
What term describes the fluid that is found between tissue cells?
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An increase in blood pressure triggers a _____ feedback loop to restore homeostasis.
An increase in blood pressure triggers a _____ feedback loop to restore homeostasis.
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Match the following anatomical terms with their meanings:
Match the following anatomical terms with their meanings:
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Which body position refers to a person lying face down?
Which body position refers to a person lying face down?
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Positive feedback loops work to enhance initial changes in the body.
Positive feedback loops work to enhance initial changes in the body.
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What is the role of baroreceptors in the body?
What is the role of baroreceptors in the body?
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The _____ is an imaginary line that divides the body into right and left sides.
The _____ is an imaginary line that divides the body into right and left sides.
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What happens when homeostasis is not maintained?
What happens when homeostasis is not maintained?
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What is the primary function of body cavities?
What is the primary function of body cavities?
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The thoracic cavity includes the diaphragm.
The thoracic cavity includes the diaphragm.
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What are the two major types of body cavities?
What are the two major types of body cavities?
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The ________ encases the lungs in the pleural cavity.
The ________ encases the lungs in the pleural cavity.
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Match the following membranes to their respective cavities:
Match the following membranes to their respective cavities:
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Which organ is located in the pelvic cavity?
Which organ is located in the pelvic cavity?
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The abdominopelvic cavity is divided into quadrants and regions for anatomical reference.
The abdominopelvic cavity is divided into quadrants and regions for anatomical reference.
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Name two retroperitoneal organs.
Name two retroperitoneal organs.
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The space between the lungs is known as the ________.
The space between the lungs is known as the ________.
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What is the primary fluid found within serous membranes?
What is the primary fluid found within serous membranes?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Living Things
- Living things metabolize complex chemical substances, respond to stimuli, move, grow and develop, and reproduce
Anatomy and Physiology
- Anatomy studies structures and their relationships
- Physiology explores functions of the human body
Levels of Structural Organization
- Chemical level: atoms and molecules
- Cellular level: basic, functional units of life
- Tissue level: groups of similar cells working together
- Organ level: composed of different tissues that perform a specific function
- System level: a group of related organs working together
- Organismal level: the sum of all levels of organization
Anatomy and Physiology Relationship
- Structures are specialized for specific functions
- Functions are limited or enhanced by structural design
Organ Systems
- A group of organs working together to perform a coordinated function
- Organ systems are interdependent
- Examples of the 11 organ systems in humans:
- Integumentary: skin, nails, hair; covers and protects the body
- Skeletal: bones, joints, cartilage; supports and protects the body
- Muscular: skeletal muscles; moves and heats the body
- Nervous: brain, spinal cord, nerves; coordinates electrical responses
- Endocrine: hormone-producing glands; coordinates chemical responses
- Cardiovascular: heart, blood, blood vessels; transports substances
- Lymphatic/Immune: lymph nodes, spleen, thymus; defends against invaders
- Respiratory: lungs, trachea; exchanges gases
- Digestive: stomach, intestines; breaks down food, absorbs nutrients
- Urinary: kidneys, bladder; eliminates waste, regulates pH
- Reproductive: gonads, uterus, penis; produces gametes, enables reproduction
Body Fluids
- Extracellular fluid is outside of cells
- Interstitial fluid is between tissue cells
- Blood plasma is the fluid component of blood
- Lymph is fluid inside lymph vessels
- Maintaining fluid volume and composition is crucial for survival
Homeostasis
- The dynamic upkeep of internal conditions within set parameters
- Requires:
- Receptor: detects changes
- Control center: coordinates response
- Effector: carries out the response
- Negative feedback loops reverse changes to maintain homeostasis
- Example: blood pressure regulation
- Receptor: baroreceptors in blood vessels detect high blood pressure
- Control center: brain sends nerve impulses
- Effectors: heart slows contractions, blood vessels dilate
- Net response: blood pressure decreases
- Example: blood pressure regulation
- Positive feedback loops enhance initial changes
- Example: childbirth
- Receptor: nerves in cervix detect dilation
- Control center: brain releases oxytocin
- Effector: uterus muscles (myometrium) contract
- Net response: further dilation of cervix
- Example: childbirth
Homeostatic Imbalances
- Prolonged imbalances lead to disorders, diseases, and death
- Disorders are abnormal body functions
- Diseases are disorders with specific causes and symptoms
- Symptoms are subjective changes in body functions
- Signs are objective, measurable changes in body functions
Anatomical Directional Terms
- Midline divides the body into right and left sides
- Directional terms:
- Medial/Lateral: Nearer to midline/further from midline
- Proximal/Distal: Closer to attachment/further from attachment
- Superior/Inferior: Closer to head/closer to feet
Planes and Sections
- Planes are imaginary flat surfaces dividing the body
- Transverse plane separates superior from inferior
- Sections are cuts along a plane
- Through the whole body or an organ
Body Cavities
- Protect, hold, and support internal structures
- Dorsal body cavities:
- Cranial cavity: contains brain
- Vertebral canal: contains spinal cord
- Ventral body cavities:
- Thoracic cavity: contains heart and lungs
- Abdominopelvic cavity: contains digestive, urinary, and reproductive organs
- Organs in ventral cavities are called viscera
- Serous membranes surround viscera:
- Pleura: encases lungs in pleural cavity
- Pericardium: encases heart in pericardial cavity
- Peritoneum: encases abdominal cavity and organs
- Visceral peritoneum lines organs
- Parietal peritoneum lines abdominal cavity wall
- Fluid bounded by serous membrane = serous fluid
- Lubricates and protects viscera
Thoracic Cavity
- Formed by ribs, intercostal muscles, sternum, and thoracic vertebrae
- Pericardial cavity: surrounds the heart
- Pleural cavities: surround each lung
- Mediastinum: space between the lungs; contains organs except lungs
Abdominopelvic Cavity
- Two cavities extending from diaphragm to groin
- Abdominal cavity: contains digestive organs and glands
- Pelvic cavity: urinary bladder, reproductive organs and glands
- Peritoneum subdivides:
- Peritoneal viscera: stomach, spleen, liver, gallbladder, small intestine, most of large intestine
- Retroperitoneal viscera (posterior portion): kidneys, adrenal glands, pancreas, duodenum, ascending/descending colon, abdominal aorta, inferior vena cava
Abdominopelvic Cavity Regions and Quadrants
- Regions:
- Right and left hypochondriac
- Right and left lumbar
- Right and left inguinal
- Epigastric
- Umbilical
- Hypogastric
- Quadrants:
- Right upper quadrant
- Right lower quadrant
- Left upper quadrant
- Left lower quadrant
- Use quadrants for quick assessments, regions for detailed anatomical discussions or when specific organ involvement is suspected
Summary
- Anatomy studies structure, physiology studies function
- The human body is organized in levels of complexity
- 11 organ systems work together and depend on each other
- Maintaining fluid homeostasis is crucial
- Homeostasis is controlled mostly by negative feedback loops
- Human anatomy is described using positional, directional, and regional terms
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This quiz covers essential concepts in biology, including characteristics of living things, levels of structural organization, and the relationship between anatomy and physiology. Understand how various organ systems work together to support life functions and the importance of structure in biological systems.
