A&P Unit 1 (CH 1-4)

Anatomy

study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts

Physiology

study of how the body and its parts work or function

Atoms

study of how the body and its parts work or function, form molecules

Tissues

groups of similar cells that have a common function

integumentary system

external covering of the body, waterproofs the body, cushions and protects the deeper tissues from injury

skeletal system

consists of bones, cartilages, and joints, supports the body, provides a framework that the skeletal muscles use to cause movement

nervous system

body’s fast-acting control system, consists of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sensory receptors

lymphatic system

Lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, and other lymphoid organs (Spleen and tonsils), lymphatic vessels return fluid to the bloodstream so that there is enough blood to continuously circulate through the body

respiratory system

keep the body supplied with oxygen and to remove carbon dioxide

Responsiveness/irritability

ability to sense changes (stimuli) in the environment

Metabolism

all chemical reactions that occur within the body

Excretion

process of removing wastes

atmospheric pressure

force exerted on the surface of the body by the weight of air

1.

Cranial cavity

2

Thoracic cavity

3

Diaphragm

4

Spinal cavity

5

Abdominal cavity

6

Pelvic cavity

what’s 1?

Right hypochondriac region

2

Epigastric

3

Left hypochondriac region

4

Right lumbar region

5

umbilical region

6

left lumbar region

7

Right inguinal region

8

Hypogastric (pubic) region

Oral cavity

contains the teeth and tongue

Orbital cavities

the skull house the eyes