In your own words and off the top of your head: Explain the difference between anatomy and physiology. How are they related? Give one example of how form determines function
Human Body Orientation Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy - study of form or structure Other terms include shape, and appearance
Branches of Anatomy gross - large structures regional anatomy - studies all structures and their function in one region ex: abdomen, arm systemic anatomy - system by system
surface anatomy studies the external features without dissection
2. microscopic - includes cytology- study of cells and histology- study of tissues
embryology- changes before birth 3. developmental - changes from conception to old age embryology- changes before birth
4. pathological anatomy - changes caused by diseases 5. molecular biology - structure of molecules necessary for body structure and function
Physiology - functioning of body parts .
How are Anatomy and Physiology related? IMPORTANT CONCEPT A & P inseparable because function always reflects structure ex: lungs serve as site for gas exchange because air sac walls are extremely thin
Hierarchy of Structural Organization
How are humans organized structurally?
Hierarchy of Structural Organization cellular chemical (includes organelles and cells) tissues organs organ systems individual
chemical Glucose Protein Lipids Water DNA
organelles Organelles are the functional units of cells. ribosome mitochondria Golgi complex nucleus
cells Cells are units of structure and function.
Body Systems In your notebook: Integumentary Skeletal Muscular Nervous Endocrine Cardiovascular Lymphatic Or Immune Digestive Respiratory Urinary Reproductive In your notebook: Define and give several examples of each term Tissues Organs Organ systems For each system: Describe its general function List 3 – 4 major organs
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tissues tissue - group of similar cells that perform a common function
organs organs - composed of 2-4 tissue types responsible for a necessary activity
organ system organ system - a group of organs that cooperate in a series of related functions
individual
Overview of Organ Systems
Overview of Organ Systems