Intro to Anatomy & Physiology
Subject:
Biology [1]
Tags:
human anatomy [10]
physiology [11]
Unit 1 Notes Definitions Anatomy: Study of form & structure of parts Gross anatomy ? Large body structures/organs Microscopic ? Small parts of structures (cells, tissues) Physiology: Study of the function of the parts (cellular level chemical reactions) Characteristics of Human Life Movement Growth and development Reproduction Respiration (O2 to CO2) Digestion ? nutrients ( building blocks Absorption ? building blocks into blood/body (passage through membranes into body fluids) Circulation ? movement of substances from place to place in body fluids Assimilation ? building blocks ( tissues/cells Excretion ? liquid waste Elimination ? solid waste Irritability ? ability to respond to a given stimuli Survival Needs Food/nutrients H2O (60% - 80% body weight) Oxygen