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A+P chapter 1
Question | Answer |
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Anatomy | Study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts and their relationship to one another. |
Physiology | Study of HOW the nody and its parts work or function (Structure determines what functions can take place) |
Levels of structural organsim: Chemical Level | Atoms combine to form molecules |
Cellular Level | Cells are made up of molecules |
Tissue Level | Tissues consist of similar types of cells |
Organ Level | Organs are made up of different types of tissues |
Organ System Level | Organ systems consist of different organs that work together closely. |
Organismal Level | Human organisms are made up of many organ systems |
Example | Atom -> Molecules -> Smooth Muscle Cell -> Smooth Muscle Tissue -> Blood Vessel (Organ) -> Cariovascular System -> Human |
Tissues | Consist of groups of similar cells that have a common function |
Organ | A structure composed of two or more tissue types that performs a specific function for the body |
Organ System | A group of organs that work together to accomplish a common purpose |