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A&P Ch 21 & 22
Ch 21&22
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | Study of body stuctures |
| Physiology | Study of body function |
| Epithelial Tissue | covers the body and most organs |
| Muscle Tissue | contracts and relaxes,can be voluntary or involuntary |
| Nervous Tissue | sends electrical messages |
| Organs | made up of 2 or more tissue types |
| Homeostasis | the relative consistency of the body's internal environment |
| Anatomical Position | standing upright, facing forwards with arms at the sides and palms facing forward |
| Transverse Plane | divides body into superior and inferior sections |
| Anterior | front |
| Superior | towards the head/upper |
| Distal | away |
| Lateral | further away from the midline of the body |
| Medial | closest to the midline of the body |
| Superficial | closer to the surface |
| Proximal | toward/near the trunk or point of origin |
| Abdominal Cavity | contains most of the digestive organs |
| Pelvic Cavity | contains the bladder and internal reproductive organs |
| Metabolism | overall chemical functioning of the body |
| Carbohydrates | used to make energy |
| Triglycerides | used to store energy |
| Proteins | the structural materials for building solid body parts |
| DNA | contains genetic information of the cell |
| Body Temperature Regulation | plays a role by dilating or constricting blood vessels |
| Vitamin D Production | uses sunlight exposed to convert a molecule to Vitamin D for calcium absorption |
| Epidermis | contains keratin |
| Dermis | contains all major tissue types |
| Hypodermis | also known as the subcutaneous layer |
| Subcutaneous layer | made up of mostly adipose tissue and loose connective tissue |
| Cyanosis | bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from low oxygen |
| Melanin | a pigment that absorbs UV radiation from sunlight |
| Arrector Pili | responsible for causing goosebumps |
| Inflammation | redness, swelling, warmth and pain |
| Melanoma | most aggressive type of skin cancer |
| Rule of 9's | use to estimate extent of burns |
| ABCDE rule | lists signs & symptoms of malignant melanoma |
| Cellulitis | inflammation of connective tissues caused by bacteria |
| Alopecia | hair loss |
| Herpes Simplex | caused by a virus |
| Pediculosis | caused by a parasitic lice |