Homeostasis & Body Terms Unit 1
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What is the primary focus of anatomy?

  • Location of body parts
  • Structure of body parts (correct)
  • Function of body parts
  • Development of body parts

In anatomical position, how are the arms positioned?

  • Crossed over the chest
  • Extended to the sides (correct)
  • Hanging down
  • Raised above the head

Which of the following is NOT a part of a homeostatic control mechanism?

  • Control center
  • Receptor
  • Effector
  • Stimulus (correct)

What happens when body temperature falls below the set point?

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When blood sugar levels are high, what does the pancreas secrete?

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Which of the following statements about anatomical position is true?

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What defines homeostasis in an organism?

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What is a common example of a negative feedback loop in the human body?

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What is the primary function of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) during the ovarian cycle?

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During which phase of the menstrual cycle does the corpus luteum form?

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Which hormone peaks just before ovulation and then drops down until menses?

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What happens to the endometrium if implantation of the fertilized egg does not occur?

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Which of the following describes the process that occurs if pregnancy does take place?

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What is the function of progesterone during the menstrual cycle?

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Which structure do zygotes develop into as they move down the uterine tube?

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What role does estrogen play in the ovarian cycle?

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What occurs during the first two weeks of the menstrual cycle regarding follicle development?

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What is the significance of the fimbriae in the female reproductive system?

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What is the primary function of the left atrioventricular valve?

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What is the main difference between diffusion and filtration?

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What activates osteoclasts during bone remodeling?

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Where are nutrients primarily absorbed in the digestive system?

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What part of the skeleton is responsible for protecting the brain and organs of the thorax?

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Which term refers to the muscle attachment point that remains stationary during contraction?

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What are the long-term storage forms of energy in the body?

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What happens during pulmonary edema?

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Which type of muscle cells are responsible for voluntary movement?

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What is the primary role of HDL cholesterol?

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What role does the diaphragm play in breathing?

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Which structure stores bile in the digestive system?

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What is the main function of hemoglobin in the blood?

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What describes the process of peristalsis in the digestive tract?

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What effect does muscle atrophy have on muscle cells?

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How does the body primarily break down glucose to produce ATP?

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Which structure in the lungs allows for gas exchange to occur efficiently?

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What is the primary difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration in terms of ATP produced?

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What is the function of sphincters in the digestive system?

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What are the tunics found in arteries?

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What distinguishes Type 1 from Type 2 diabetes in terms of insulin production?

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What happens during external respiration?

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What is the main role of the enzyme amylase?

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What happens to arteries when they experience high pressure blood flow?

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What structures are responsible for the mechanical digestion of food?

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What is the typical stage of the monthly cycle when an egg is fertile?

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What is the role of cilia in the respiratory system?

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What are the two main layers of the heart wall?

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What is the role of glucagon when blood sugar levels are low?

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Which of the following tissues is characterized by a dense matrix that supports and protects organs?

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Which of the following best describes fibrocartilage?

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What is a key function of tendons in the body?

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Which of the following is a function of the bones?

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What happens to blood calcium levels when they drop?

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What characterizes the axial skeleton?

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What initiates the healing process of broken bones?

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Which statement correctly describes yellow bone marrow?

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What is a major change in the skeleton from embryo to adulthood?

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What is the primary role of osteoblasts?

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How do muscle and bone repair compared to tendons and ligaments?

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What is the primary function of articular cartilage?

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Which tissue connects bone to bone?

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What is the primary function of the myocardium?

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Which sequence correctly represents the path blood takes starting from the vena cava to the aorta?

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Why is the left ventricle more muscular than the right ventricle?

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What role do coronary arteries play in the heart?

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What could happen if severe hypertension is left untreated?

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What physiological change occurs during a panic response?

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Which best describes stroke volume?

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What happens during systole?

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How does mitral valve failure affect cardiac output?

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What does measuring blood pressure tell you?

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Which part of the heart initiates the contraction signal?

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How does an athlete's heart differ from a sedentary person's heart?

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What is the primary function of the pulmonary circuit?

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Which vessel has the highest blood pressure?

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Flashcards

Anatomy

The study of the structure of body parts.

Physiology

The study of the function of body parts.

Homeostasis

The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment.

Negative Feedback Loop

A system that regulates bodily functions by responding to changes in the internal environment.

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Set Point

The point at which the body attempts to maintain a stable state for a specific variable.

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Receptor

A part of the body that detects change in the internal environment.

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Control Center

A part of the body that processes the information from the receptor and determines the appropriate response.

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Effector

A part of the body that carries out the response to maintain stability.

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Positive feedback system

A system where the output of a process amplifies the original stimulus, leading to a further increase in the output.

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Childbirth

The process of childbirth, where the baby's head pushing against the cervix triggers the release of oxytocin, which strengthens contractions, leading to more pressure on the cervix, and ultimately, delivery.

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Tissue

A group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function.

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Extracellular matrix

The non-cellular material found between cells in connective tissue, composed of proteins, water, and ground substance.

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Interstitial fluid

Fluid derived from blood plasma that surrounds tissues, delivering nutrients and removing waste.

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Adipose tissue

A specialized connective tissue composed mainly of fat cells, providing insulation and energy storage.

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Hyaline cartilage

The most common type of cartilage, found in the nose, trachea, and ribs, providing flexibility and support.

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Dense connective tissue

A strong connective tissue, rich in collagen fibers, found in tendons and ligaments, providing strength and attachment.

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Osseous tissue

A connective tissue that provides structural support and protection, responsible for producing blood cells.

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Areolar tissue

A loose connective tissue that supports organs, holds them in place, and provides a reservoir for water and nutrients.

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Fibrocartilage

A type of cartilage found in intervertebral discs, providing shock absorption and cushioning.

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Osteoclasts

Cells that break down bone tissue by releasing enzymes and acids.

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Osteoblasts

Cells that build bone tissue by secreting collagen and other proteins.

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Osteocytes

Mature bone cells that maintain bone tissue and help regulate its structure.

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Tendons

Dense connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone, allowing for movement.

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Endocardium

The thin, waterproof membrane lining the heart chambers, preventing blood from soaking into the myocardium.

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Myocardium

The muscular wall of the heart, responsible for pumping blood.

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Pulmonary Circuit

The circulatory pathway that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation and back to the heart.

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Systemic Circuit

The circulatory pathway that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body tissues and back to the heart.

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Blood Flow Through the Heart

The order of structures blood passes through, starting from the vena cava and ending at the aorta.

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Atria

The two upper chambers of the heart that receive blood.

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Ventricles

The two lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out.

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Stroke Volume

The amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each beat.

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Cardiac Output

The amount of blood pumped by the heart per minute.

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Coronary Arteries

The arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle itself.

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Blood Pressure

The pressure of blood against the arterial walls.

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Hypertension

High blood pressure, typically above 120/80 mmHg.

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Cardiac Conduction System

The intrinsic conduction system of the heart that controls its rhythm.

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Systole

The phase of the heart cycle when the ventricles contract.

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Diastole

The phase of the heart cycle when the ventricles relax.

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Diffusion

The movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

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Filtration

The movement of fluids through a membrane due to pressure differences.

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Pulmonary Edema

The buildup of fluid in the alveoli in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe.

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Glucose

The basic sugar molecule that makes up complex carbohydrates.

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Starch

A long, straight chain of glucose molecules.

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Glycogen

A branched chain of glucose molecules, more readily broken down for energy.

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Cellular Respiration

The process by which cells convert glucose into energy (ATP).

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Amylase

The enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates, found in saliva and pancreatic juice.

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Pepsin

The enzyme that breaks down proteins, found in the stomach.

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Bile

A substance produced by the liver that helps break down fats.

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Trypsin

The enzyme that breaks down proteins, found in pancreatic juice.

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Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)

The strong acid produced in the stomach, involved in protein digestion.

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Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)

A type of cholesterol that transports cholesterol to cells.

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High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)

A type of cholesterol that removes excess cholesterol from the bloodstream.

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Peristalsis

The rhythmic squeezing of the digestive tract muscles that moves food along.

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Bone Resorption

The process of breaking down old bone tissue by osteoclasts, releasing calcium into the bloodstream. This occurs when blood calcium levels are low, triggered by parathyroid hormone (PTH).

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Ossification

The process of building new bone tissue by osteoblasts, depositing calcium from the bloodstream into the bone matrix. This occurs when blood calcium levels are high.

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Axial Skeleton

The part of the skeleton that includes the skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum.

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Appendicular Skeleton

The part of the skeleton that includes the bones of the limbs, shoulder girdle, and pelvic girdle.

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Epiphysis

The rounded end of a long bone, covered with articular cartilage.

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Diaphysis

The shaft or central part of a long bone.

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Articular Cartilage

A layer of hyaline cartilage that covers the ends of bones at joints, reducing friction and providing cushioning.

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Periosteum

A tough, fibrous membrane that covers the outer surface of bone, providing protection and attachment for tendons.

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Endosteum

A thin layer of connective tissue that lines the medullary cavity of a bone, containing bone-forming cells (osteoblasts).

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Medullary Cavity

The hollow space within the diaphysis of a long bone, filled with yellow bone marrow.

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Red Bone Marrow

A type of connective tissue found within the spaces of spongy bone, responsible for producing red blood cells.

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Yellow Bone Marrow

A soft, fatty tissue found within the medullary cavity of long bones in adults. It stores fat and can be converted to red bone marrow if needed.

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Muscle Origin

The point at which a muscle attaches to a bone that remains relatively stationary during movement, usually located closer to the trunk.

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Muscle Insertion

The point at which a muscle attaches to a bone that moves during contraction, usually located farther from the trunk.

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Prime Mover

The muscle that is primarily responsible for a particular movement.

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Antagonist Muscle

The muscle that opposes the action of the prime mover, helping to control the movement and prevent over-extension.

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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

A hormone that stimulates the growth of follicles on the ovary surface, each containing one egg. Levels peak just before ovulation and drop until menstruation.

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Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

A hormone that stimulates the follicle to release the egg and transforms it into the corpus luteum. Levels peak at ovulation and decline until the next ovulation.

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Estrogen

A hormone primarily produced by the corpus luteum, responsible for thickening the endometrium for implantation and preparing the breasts for milk production.

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Progesterone

A hormone produced by the corpus luteum that further thickens the endometrium and cervix, preventing ovulation of new eggs.

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Ovulation

The process by which a mature follicle ruptures and releases an egg from the ovary.

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Corpus luteum

The structure that forms from the ruptured follicle after ovulation. It produces estrogen and progesterone, preparing the endometrium for implantation.

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Implantation

The implantation of a fertilized egg in the endometrium, marking the beginning of pregnancy.

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Endometrium

The lining of the uterus that thickens in preparation for implantation, sheds during menstruation if pregnancy does not occur.

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Zygote

The first cell that forms after the egg is fertilized, marking the beginning of a new organism.

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Blastocyst

A hollow ball of cells that forms from the zygote as it travels down the uterine tube, ready for implantation.

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Study Notes

Unit 1: Homeostasis & Body Terms

  • Anatomy vs. Physiology: Anatomy is the study of body structure, while physiology is the study of body function.

  • Anatomical Position: Body facing forward, arms at sides, palms forward. Always describe relative locations (e.g., left of, medial to).

  • Body Cavities: The body is divided into cavities. Key cavities include cranial (skull), spinal, thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic.

  • Homeostasis: The ability of an organism to maintain internal balance. Example: regulating temperature.

  • Homeostatic Control: Three parts: Receptor (detects change), control center (processes information), effector (responds to maintain balance.)

  • Negative Feedback Loops: Mechanisms that maintain a set point by returning the body to baseline.

    • Set Point: A target value for a physiological variable (e.g., body temperature).
    • Example: Body Temperature: If the body temperature exceeds 98.6°F, sweating occurs to cool the body. If it falls below, shivering and blood vessel constriction occur to raise it.
    • Example: Blood Sugar: High blood sugar activates the pancreas to release insulin, which moves glucose into cells. Low blood sugar activates the pancreas to release glucagon, which releases glucose into the blood.

  • Positive Feedback Loops: Mechanisms that move away from a set point. Example: childbirth

Unit 2 Connective Tissue & Skeletal System

  • Tissue: Similar cells working together.

  • Extracellular Matrix: Non-cellular component of connective tissue.

  • Interstitial Fluid: Fluid surrounding cells.

  • Connective Tissue Types:

    • Adipose: Insulation, energy storage.
    • Hyaline: Forms the larynx, costal cartilages of ribs. Supports various structures.
    • Dense Connective: Tough tissue (ligaments, tendons). Ligaments connect bone to bone; tendons connect muscle to bone.
    • Osseous (Bone): Supports/protects, forms blood cells.
    • Areolar: Holds organs in place, cushions.
    • Fibrocartilage: Highly compressible, found between vertebrae.
    • Blood: Composed of cells suspended in a fluid matrix.

  • Bone Cells:

    • Osteoblasts: Form bone.
    • Osteocytes: Mature bone cells.
    • Osteoclasts: Break down bone.

  • Tendons vs. Ligaments: Both dense connective tissue. Tendons connect muscle to bone (movement); ligaments connect bone to bone (stability).

  • Bone Marrow:

    • Yellow: Mostly adipose tissue.
    • Red: Produces blood cells.

  • Bone Development: Hyaline cartilage is replaced by bone during development; this process is called ossification.

  • Calcium Regulation in Bone:

    • Low Blood Calcium: Parathyroid hormone (PTH) activates osteoclasts to release calcium from bone.
    • High Blood Calcium: Osteoblasts deposit calcium in bone tissue.

  • Bone Structure & Function: Osteoblasts build bone; osteoclasts break down bone; osteocytes monitor bone health; matrix (collagen/minerals) strengthens bone; nerves/blood vessels supply nutrients/communication; marrow creates blood cells.

  • Bone Classification: Long, short, flat, irregular.

  • Bone Healing:

    • Hematoma formation
    • Fibrocartilage callus formation
    • Bony callus formation
    • Bone remodeling.

  • Axial vs. Appendicular Skeletons: Axial skeleton includes skull, vertebral column, rib cage; appendicular skeleton includes limbs, pectoral girdle, pelvic girdle.

  • Muscle/Tendons/Ligament Repair: Muscles and bones heal faster than tendons and ligaments due to their better blood supply.

  • Bone Remodeling: The continuous process of bone resorption and formation. It is involved in calcium homeostasis and bone maintenance.

Unit 3: Muscular System

  • Muscle Cell Types: Skeletal (voluntary movement), cardiac (heart), smooth (involuntary movement)
  • Origin vs. Insertion: Origin is the stationary point of attachment, the insertion moves toward the origin.
  • Graded Muscle Response: The strength of a muscle contraction depends on frequency of stimulation and number of fibers recruited.
  • ATP Production: Mitochondria are necessary for ATP production in muscle cells.
  • Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Respiration: Aerobic respiration produces more ATP (36) than anaerobic respiration (2).
  • Muscle Hypertrophy:
    • Resistance Training: Increase in myofibril number to increase muscle size and strength and thickening of the connective tissue.

Unit 4: Respiratory and Circulatory Systems

  • Respiratory System Function: Gas exchange (O2 in, CO2 out).

  • Inhalation & Exhalation: Inhalation expands the chest cavity, decreasing lung pressure, drawing air inward. Exhalation contracts the chest cavity, increasing pressure, forcing air outward.

  • Gas Exchange in Lungs: Oxygen diffuses from alveoli into blood capillaries.

  • Surfactant: Prevents alveoli from collapsing.

  • Asthma Attack Physiology: Antigen triggers immune response, causing histamine release and bronchospasm.

  • Oxygen Transport: Hemoglobin within red blood cells carries oxygen.

  • Arteries, Capillaries, and Veins:

    • Arteries: Thick walls carry blood away from the heart.
    • Capillaries: Thin walls for diffusion.
    • Veins: Thinner walls carry blood back to the heart.

  • Heart Layers: Epicardium (outer), myocardium (muscle), endocardium (inner lining).

  • Pulmonary vs. Systemic Circulation: Pulmonary circuit circulates blood to the lungs for oxygenation; systemic circuit circulates blood throughout the rest of the body.

  • Blood Flow Through the Heart: Blood enters the right atrium via vena cava, flows through valves to the right ventricle; to the lungs; back to the left atrium via pulmonary veins; through valves to the left ventricle; and finally to the aorta.

  • Heart Chamber Thicknesses: Atria thin; right ventricle thinner than left ventricle (to accommodate lower-pressure pulmonary circulation)

  • Heart Blood Supply: Coronary arteries supply oxygenated blood to the heart muscle.

  • Cardiac Output Factors: Stroke volume, heart rate (influenced by neural, renal, thermal, and chemical factors.)

  • Blood Pressure: Measures pressure exerted by blood on arterial walls. Highest in the aorta; important for oxygen delivery & muscle reaction.

  • Hypertension: Blood pressure consistently above 120/80 mmHg.

  • Mitral Valve Failure: Backflow of blood, lowers stroke volume, increases pulmonary pressure, and may cause pulmonary edema;

  • Intrinsic Conduction System: SA node, AV node, bundle of His, which signal the heart's contraction.

  • Heart Valves: Tricuspid, bicuspid/mitral, pulmonary semilunar, aortic semilunar (prevent backflow).

  • Diffusion vs. Filtration: Diffusion=concentration gradient; filtration = pressure gradient

Unit 5: Digestive System

  • Nutrient Monomers: glucose

  • Long-Term Energy Storage: Liver (glycogen), adipose tissue (fat).

  • Glucose Breakdown: Mitochondria use oxygen to break glucose down into ATP, water, and CO2.

  • Digestive Enzymes: Amylase, pepsin, bile, trypsin & HCL

  • LDL/HDL:

    • LDL brings cholesterol to cells; excess deposits on arterial walls.
    • HDL removes excess cholesterol from arterial walls and brings to the liver. Prevents build-up of plaque.

  • Peristalsis: Muscular contractions that move food along the digestive tract.

  • Nutrient Absorption: Small intestine villi increase surface area for absorption.

  • Electrolytes: Charged atoms/ions.

  • Water Reabsorption: Large intestine (colon.)

  • Sphincters: Prevent material movement between digestive structures.

  • Type 1 Diabetes: Pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin.

  • Type 2 Diabetes: Body cells don't respond adequately to insulin.

  • Blood Sugar Homeostasis: Negative feedback loop regulates blood glucose levels using insulin/glucagon, pancreas, cells, and liver. (high blood sugar/low blood sugar)

Unit 6: Reproductive System

  • Sperm vs. Egg Production: Sperm produced constantly; eggs produced before birth, released during ovulation.
  • Sperm Pathway: Testes → epididymis → vas deferens → urethra → vagina → uterus → fallopian tube
  • Egg Fertility Duration: Fertile for 12–24 hours after ovulation.
  • Female Reproductive Hormones:
    • FSH: Stimulates follicle growth.
    • LH: Triggers ovulation.
    • Estrogen: Prepares endometrium for implantation, breast milk production.
    • Progesterone: Further thickens endometrium
  • Follicle Growth & Ovulation: FSH causes multiple follicles to develop; LH triggers ovulation of the most mature follicle.
  • Corpus Luteum Formation: Ovulated follicle transforms to corpus luteum, producing hormones; maintains endometrium if fertilized or breaks down if not.
  • Implantation: Fertilized egg implants in the endometrium.
  • Endometrial Changes: The endometrium sheds during menstruation; thickens after ovulation; maintains thickness during pregnancy, will shed if not.
  • Zygote, Blastocyst, Embryo, Fetus:
    • Zygote: Fertilized egg (one cell.)
    • Blastocyst: Dividing cells, hollow ball structure.
    • Embryo: Developing organism (first eight weeks).
    • Fetus: Developing organism (after eight weeks).
  • Reproductive System Structures: (female & male)

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