The Healthy Body Part 1 PDF
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Western Sydney University
Dr Anna Maceri
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This document is a presentation about the healthy body, covering topics such as anatomy, physiology, and organ systems. It also details survival needs and national health priorities. The presentation is delivered by Dr Anna Maceri from Western Sydney University.
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THE HEALTHY BODY Part1/4 Dr Anna Maceri School of Nursing and Midwifery Commonwealth of Australia Copyright Act 1968 WARNING This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Western Sydney University under Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 (the Act). The material in this...
THE HEALTHY BODY Part1/4 Dr Anna Maceri School of Nursing and Midwifery Commonwealth of Australia Copyright Act 1968 WARNING This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Western Sydney University under Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 (the Act). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Do not remove this notice. INTRODUCTION q Anatomy: study of body structures § Gross anatomy: study of large body structures visible to the eye. Eg. Heart, lungs § Microscopic anatomy: study of structures too small to be seen by the eye and instead is viewed using a microscope. q Physiology: study of body functions and relates to the operation of specific organ systems. ü Anatomy & Physiology are intertwined. q Structure reflects function. The structure of an organ or cell will determine its function. LEVELS OF STRUCTURAL ORGANISATION Chemical simple Cells Tissues Organs Organ systems Organism complex 11 ORGAN SYSTEMS ORGAN SYSTEMS ORGAN SYSTEMS ORGAN SYSTEMS ORGAN SYSTEMS NECESSARY LIFE FUNCTIONS q q q q q q q Movement Responsiveness Digestion Metabolism Excretion Reproduction Growth. See pages 40 & 41 (Marieb & Hoehn, 2019) for further reading SURVIVAL NEEDS q q q q q Nutrients Oxygen Water Normal body temperature Atmospheric pressure See pages 40 & 41 (Marieb & Hoehn, 2019) for further reading NATIONAL HEALTH PRIORITIES Diseases or conditions identified by the Australian Government to have significant existence within the Australian population. http://www.aihw.gov.au/national-health-priority-areas/ q q q q q q q q q Cancer You will only be learning about the Cardiovascular disease body systems of a normal, healthy Injury prevention & control person across the life span with a quick reference to the NHP on select Mental health occasions. Diabetes 2nd & 3rd years you learn about Asthma particular diseases and medical Obesity conditions. Dementia Arthritis & musculoskeletal conditions
