Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 1 Gerard J. Tortora/Bryan Derrickson
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Anatomy And Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 1 Gerard
J. Tortora/Bryan Derrickson
Anatomy - answerthe study of body structures and the relationships that exist among them
embryology - answerrefers to the study of structures of a fertilized egg through the eighth
week in utero
developmental biology - answers...
EXAM STUDY MATERIALS July 23, 2024 4:26 PM Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 1 Gerard J. Tortora/Bryan Derrickson Anatomy - answer✔✔the study of body structures and the relationships that exist among them embryology - answer✔✔refers to the study of structures of a fertilized egg through the eighth week in utero developmental biology - answer✔✔structures emerge from fertilized egg to the adult form cell biology - answer✔✔cellular structures and functions histology - answer✔✔microscopic structure of tissues surfa ce - answer✔✔anatomical landmarks on the surface of the body through visualization and palpation gross (big) - answer✔✔structures which can be examined without the use of a microscope systemic - answer✔✔structure of specific systems of the body regional - answer✔✔specific regions of the body radiographic - answer✔✔body structures visualized with x -rays pathological - answer✔✔structural changes associated with disease physiology - answer✔✔the study of body structures or how the body parts work neurophysiology - answer✔✔functional properties of nerve cells endocrinology - answer✔✔hormones and how they control body functions cardiovascular - answer✔✔functions of the heart and blood vessels immunology - answer✔✔defense systems against disease -causi ng agents respiratory physiology - answer✔✔functions of air passageways and lungs renal physiology - answer✔✔functions of the kidney exercise physiology - answer✔✔changes in cell and organ functions as a result of muscular activity EXAM STUDY MATERIALS July 23, 2024 4:26 PM pathophysiology - answer✔✔functional changes associated with disease and aging atoms - answer✔✔the smallest units of matter and participate in chemical reactions to form molecules molecules - answer✔✔two or more atoms joined together cell - answer✔✔the four macromolecules along w ith other inorganic molecules come together to form the basic structural and functional units of all organisms organelles - answer✔✔the structural and functional units of a cell and vary greatly between the different types of cells structure and function - answer✔✔the diversity of cell types which make up the human body are defined by this tissue - answer✔✔comprised of groups of cells and surrounding materials that have a similar structure and origin epithelial tissue - answer✔✔covering body surfaces; linin g hollow organs and cavities; forms glands muscle tissue - answer✔✔moving body parts; move fluids within organs, generate heat to maintain body temperature connective tissue - answer✔✔connecting, supporting, and protecting body organs; most abundant and di verse nervous tissue - answer✔✔communication through electrical pulses (nerve impulses) organs - answer✔✔created when two or more different types of tissue combine within a single structure to perform a specific function system - answer✔✔consists of relate d organs which have common function organism - answer✔✔any living individual and refers to the all parts at all other levels functioning together metabolism - answer✔✔the sum of all chemical reaction processes that occur within the body catabolism - answer✔✔the breakdown of chemical substances and/or macromolecules into simpler compounds and/or monomers anabolism - answer✔✔the synthesis (building) of complex chemical substances and/or macromolecules from smaller, simpler components and/or monomers responsiv eness - answer✔✔refers to the ability of the organisms to detect and respond to changes in both the internal and external environment
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