1. INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

2. A. Anatomy - deals with STRUCTURE (morphology) of body & its FORM.
B. Physiology - studies FUNCTIONS of these parts.

4. 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

5. Table 01.01

6. 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.

7. Levels of Organization:
Atom --> Chemical --> Cell --> Tissue --> Organs --> Organ systems --> Organism

8. Figure 01.03