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Anatomy & Physiology

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**What is the definition of a Cell? Basic unit for life.
Organ? Body part containing two or more tissues functioning together for a specific purpose.
Ology? Meaning study,knowledge, & science of the subject in the body of the word.
Superior? Above; in a higher position.
Ventral or Anterior? Toward the front or belly surface.
Dorsal or Posterior? Toward the back.
Medial? Nearer the mid-line of the body.
Lateral? Farther from the mid-line; toward the side.
Proximal? Nearer to the point of origin or to a reference point.
Distal? Farther from a structure's origin or from a given reference point.
Frontal Plane? Describing a plane that divides a structure into anterior and posterior parts.
Distal Plane? ? Find Out B 4 your test :)!!
Transverse? Horizontal across the other two plans. Divides the body into inferior and superior.
Longitudinal Parallel to the long axis of the body part.
Anatomical Position The subject is standing upright with face front; arms at the sides with palms forward, and feet parallel.
Anabolism Metabolic building of simple compounds into more complex substances needed the body.
**Anatomy Study of body structure.
ATP Energy storing compound found in all cells.
Catabolism Metabolic breakdown of substances into simpler substances includes the digestion of food and the oxidation of nutrient molecules for energy.
Dissect To cut apart or separate tissues for study.
Feedback Return of info into a system, so that it can be used to regulate that system.
Gram Basic unit of weight in the metric system.
Homeostasis State of balance within the body; Maintenance of body conditions with set limits.
Liter-(L) Basic unit of volume in the metric system; 1,000 ml; 1.06 qt.
Metabolism All the physical and chemical process by which an organism is maintained.
Meter-(M) Basic unit of length in the metric system; 1.1 yards.
Organ Body part containing tow or more tissues functioning together for specific purposes.
Physiology Study of the function of living organisms.
System Group of organs functioning together for the same general purpose.
Tissue Group of similar cells that performs a specialized function.
*Logy Means to study.
Simple to Complex- We have levels of organization of the body 1. Chemical 2.Cell 3.Tissue 4.Organ 5.System 6.Orgization? dont know if u spelled this one right!
Smallest unit of living structure in the body is? Cell
A group of cells with similar structure is called? A tissue.
**Organ Arrangement of several tissues that accomplish specific function.
1. Organ that is hard and strong probably... Protects or supports.
2. Organ that is a flat sheet probably... Covers something.
3. Organ that contracts probably... Moves something.
4. Organ shaped like a sack or a sphere with a tube from it probably... Secretes something.
** Nervous System Regulates body function by Electrical and chemical impulses.
Metabolism All the life-sustaining reactions that occur within the body system together make up this.
"ATP" Energy storing compound found in the cell.
Intracellular Fluids within the cell.
Extracellular All fluids that are outside the cell.
For if part of the body to have proximal and distal portions the part.... Must have a definite origin or beginning.
Diaphragm Separates upper body from the lower body.
Diaphragm is the muscle used for? Breathing
Dorsal Cavity Contains cranial cavity, containing the brain , contains spinal cavity, enclosing the spinal cord.
Ventral Cavity Contains thoracic cavity located superior to the diaphragm. It contains the heart, and large blood vessels that join the heart. Contains mediastinum which is the space between the lungs, including the organs and vessels contained in that space. Contains A
Cont... Contains Abdominopelvic cavity- is located below the diaphragm. The superior portion Abdominal cavity contains the stomach, most of the intestine, the liver , the gallbladder the pancreas, and the spleen.
Inferior portion Pelvic cavity it contains the urinary bladder, the rectum, and the internal parts of the reproductive system.
Basic unit of all life is a CELL
Levels of organization Chemicals, cell tissue, organ, organ system, body ad a whole.
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