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Language of Anatomy

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Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body
Physiology is the study of the function
The study of the large body structures is called gross anatomy
The study of a body area such as the foot for example is called regional anatomy
The study of an organ systems structure is called systemic anatomy
Study of the relationship between internal structure and surface features of the body is called surface anatomy
Study of small body structures, too small to be seen with the naked eye microscopic anatomy
What system protects deeper tissues from injury? skeletal system
protects and supports body organs skeletal
provides a framework and leverage so that muscles can cause movement skeletal
houses the blood-forming cells of the body skeletal
stores mineral which may be used as needed skeletal system
major source of heat (allowing us to maintain body temp) muscular
fastest-acting control system of the body, activating muscles and glands as needed nervous system
eliminates excess nitrogen from the body urinary system
Metabolism refers to the entire set of chemical reactions which occur within an organism
Anabolism refers to chemical reactions which lead to the production of complex molecules or structures within an organism
Catabolism refers to chemical reactions which degrade or destroy complex molecules or structures within an organism in order to capture energy or raw materials
Life forms must dispose of unneeded items, this process is called excretion
How to maintain homeostasis? a receptor must monitor the internal or external enviro9nment to detect changes. a control center must respond to signals indicating that a change has occurred by triggering events which will influence the change.
3 components of maintaining homeostasis receptor, control center and an effector
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