INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
A. Anatomy - deals with STRUCTURE (morphology) of body & its FORM. B. Physiology - studies FUNCTIONS of these parts.
Characteristics of Life: Fundamental characteristics of life are traits shared by all organisms. 10 Characteristics of life (SEE TABLE 1.1) Taken together, these 10 characteristics constitute metabolism
Table 01.01
Maintenance of Life: A. Requirements of Organisms 1. Life depends on availability of following: Water Food Oxygen Heat Pressure 2. Both quality & quantity of these factors are important. B. Maintenance of a stable internal environment -HOMEOSTASIS.
Levels of Organization: Atom --> Chemical --> Cell --> Tissue --> Organs --> Organ systems --> Organism
Figure 01.03