Introduction to the Human Body

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What is anatomy?

The study of cells

The study of the structures of the body (correct)

The study of diseases and disorders

The study of how the structures of the body function

What is physiology?

The study of how the structures of the body function (correct)

The study of the structures of the body

The study of movement

The study of diseases and disorders

What are the levels of structural organization?

Chemical, cellular, tissues, organs, organ system, organism

What is the chemical level?

Most basic level, atoms of elements. Signup and view all the answers

What does cytology study?

Cells Signup and view all the answers

Define tissue level.

A tissue is formed by similar cells that combine together and perform a common function. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the integumentary system?

Skin covers body and acts as a protective barrier to the external environment. Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of the skeletal system?

Bones and joints Signup and view all the answers

What does the muscular system do?

Provides movement and generates body heat. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the nervous system?

Detects and processes information from receptors and sends out impulses to other parts of the body. Signup and view all the answers

What is metabolism?

Sum of all chemical reactions in the body. Signup and view all the answers

Anabolic processes involve breaking down larger molecules into smaller ones.

False Signup and view all the answers

Homeostasis refers to the balance of the internal environment of the body.

True Signup and view all the answers

What does anterior mean?

Front Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard anatomical position?

Patient erect, feet flat on the floor, front facing the observer, arms at sides with palms facing forward. Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom?

Patient tells you how they feel. Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign?

Objective information. Signup and view all the answers

A _____ is a tissue formed by similar cells that combine together.

tissue Signup and view all the answers

The _____ system includes skin, hair, and nails.

integumentary Signup and view all the answers

The _____ system has bones and joints that provide structure and support.

skeletal Signup and view all the answers

Match the following systems with their functions:

Nervous System = Processes information and sends impulses Endocrine System = Produces hormones and regulates body activities Respiratory System = Brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide Digestive System = Absorbs nutrients and expels waste Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy is the study of the structures of the body.
Physiology focuses on how those body structures function.

Levels of Structural Organization

Organization levels include: chemical, cellular, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organism.

Chemical Level

Represents the most basic level, consisting of atoms of elements.

Cytology

Cytology is the study of cells.

Tissue Level

Tissues are formed by similar cells working together to perform a common function.

Types of Tissues

Epithelial tissue covers body surfaces and lines cavities.
Connective tissue connects, supports, binds, strengthens, and protects; it is the most abundant type.
Muscle tissue is responsible for body movement and heat production.
Nervous tissue processes and transmits information through nerve impulses.

Organ and System Levels

An organ is formed when multiple tissue types combine for a specific function.
Organ systems consist of multiple organs working towards a common purpose.

Major Organ Systems

Integumentary system includes skin, hair, and nails, providing protection and temperature regulation.
Skeletal system, made up of 206 bones, provides support, structure, and houses blood cell production.
Muscular system facilitates body movement and generates heat.
Nervous system processes information from receptors and coordinates responses through impulses.
Endocrine system regulates body functions via hormone production, influencing growth and metabolism.
Cardiovascular system circulates oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.
Lymphatic system helps defend against pathogens.
Respiratory system brings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide.
Digestive system processes nutrients and eliminates waste.
Urinary system filters blood and removes waste.
Reproductive system is responsible for producing gametes and facilitating reproduction.

Metabolic Processes

Metabolism encompasses all chemical reactions in the body.
Anabolic reactions build complex molecules from simpler ones, promoting growth.
Catabolic reactions break down complex molecules into simpler ones.

Body Functions

Responsiveness involves reacting to internal and external stimuli.
Movement includes both external (locomotion) and internal motions (circulation).
Growth refers to an increase in body size or cell number.
Reproduction includes cellular replication and sexual reproduction.
Differentiation is the process where generic cells develop specific functions.

Homeostasis

Homeostasis is the balance of the internal environment.
Negative feedback reverses changes back to normal conditions.
Positive feedback amplifies changes in response to a stimulus.

Pathology

Pathology involves the study of diseases and disorders, distinguishing between:
- Acute conditions (short-term) and chronic conditions (long-term).
- Local conditions affecting a specific body part vs. systemic conditions affecting the entire body.
- Symptoms reported by patients vs. objective signs observable by a physician.

Anatomical Orientation

Standard anatomical position features an erect body with feet flat, facing forward, arms at sides, palms forward.
Terms of direction include anterior (front), posterior (back), lateral (side), superior (above), and inferior (below).
Proximal refers to being closer, while distal means further away.
Superficial indicates a position on the surface, and deep refers to being further inside.

Anatomical Planes

Planes are imaginary flat surfaces that cut through the body:
- Sagittal divides the body into right and left sections.
- Midsagittal divides it equally.
- Frontal (coronal) separates anterior from posterior.
- Horizontal/transverse divides superior from inferior.
- Oblique cuts the body at an angle.

Body Cavities and Membranes

Abdominopelvic cavity contains abdominal and pelvic organs.
Dorsal cavity includes the cranial and vertebral cavities.
Serous membranes, like the visceral pericardium and parietal pericardium, reduce friction and compartmentalize organs.

Imaging Techniques

X-ray provides black and white images for visualizing bones, distinguishing densities.
Mammogram specifically checks breast tissue for abnormalities.
CT scan offers better internal structure visualization through cross-sectional images.
MRI allows detailed views of soft tissues, tendons, and ligaments.
PET scan studies body function using radioactive tracers.
Angiography examines blood flow through arteries.
Ultrasound utilizes sound waves for imaging without radiation.

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