anatomy
study of body parts
physiology
study of function
how does structure relate to function
structure determines function
structural organizations
cell-tissues-organs-organ systems-organism
homeostasis
bodys working together to maintain internal and external balance
feedback loops
positive amplifies original stimulus and negative brings body back to homeostasis
anatomical position
standing face forward with palms out
anterior
front
posterior
behind
ventral
front
dorsal
back
medial
middle
lateral
towards the side
supra
upper/above
infra
lower/below
tissue types
epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous
function of epithelial tissue
protection secretion and absorbtion tissue lines body cavities and external body
function of connective tissue
protects supports and structure, stores fats and moves nutrients helps to repair damaged tissue
functions of nervous tissue
recieve stimuli and send messages to the brain and muscles
functions of muscular tissue
movement contraction of muscles