Homeostasis
A condition in which an organism’s internal condition is kept stable despite changes in the outside environment
e: pH balance, temperature, water/sugar in the blood
Cell Theory
All living organisms are a compound of cells. They may be unicellular or multicellular.
The cell is the basic unit of life
All cells arise from preexisting cells.
Levels of Organization in the Human Body
atoms >molecules of life >organelles >cells >tissues > organ systems >organisms
Molecules of life
Carbohydrates (sugars)
Lipids (fats)
proteins (amino acids)
water
vitamins/minerals
Definition of tissue
a group of similar cells that perform the same functions
Tissues
Epithelial
Muscle
Nervous
Connective
How do you hold a microscope?
by its arm and base
Magnification
objective x ocular
Ribosomes
Synthesizes proteins
lysosomes
removes waste
Vacuole
storage for the cell
Cell membrane
covers and protects cells; lets some substances in/out; plants also have cell walls.
Mitochondria
powerhouse of the cell; does cellular respiration to convert glucose to ATP NRG; plants have chloroplasts
Nucleus
contains DNA/ genetic material
Cytoplasm
gel-like fluid fills space between organelles and helps transport material around cell.
Eukaryote
has a membrane bound nucleus
Prokaryote
no nucleus
cancer
a disease when some cells divide uncontrollably
Epithelial
covers and protects body organs
EX: skin, organ lining
Nervous
sends signals/info around body through neutrons
EX: Nervous, cerebrum, cerebellum
Connective
supports and connects parts of the body
EX: ligaments, tendons, blood, bone, fat
Muscle
contracts and relaxes to move the body
a) Skeletal muscle
b) Smooth muscle
c) Cardiac
Skeletal Muscle
moves body; works in pairs to move bones w/ tendons; voluntary; striated; reacts quickly; tires easily
EX: triceps, biceps, quad
Cardiac Muscle
moves blood; found only in the heart; involuntary; striated; react quickly; never tires
Smooth Muscle
Moves organs; involuntary; not striated; react slowly.
EX: diaphragm, digestive systems, stomach, intestines
organ
structure made up of different kinds of tissue
organ system
group of organs working together to carry out major functions
Functions of Skin
protections (dead skin cells, proteins)
Temperature Control (sweat+dilating blood vessels)(shivering, goosebumps, contracting blood vessels)
Gathering information w/ nerve endings
Eliminating waste (sweat + H2O and urea)
Producing Vitamin D
Epidermis
Dead skin cells rise to the top; new skin cells formed at the bottom of the epi.
Dermis
Living layer; contains sweat glands and oil glands; blood vessels and nerve endings.
Subcutaneous Fat
cushions, protects, controls temp
glands
they make up the endocrine system, release chemical signals directly into the bloodstream.
pore
openings that allow sweat to reach the surface
Three Important Proteins
Keratin- sturdy; protective protein.
Collagen- gives skin elasticity
Melanin- protect skin from UV radiation; gives skin color
Skeleton/ Bones
are made of phosphorus and calcium mineral called apaite
Functions of a Skeleton
Structure and support
Protection
Movement
Storage of minerals
Parts of Bone
Outer membrane
Compact Bone
Spongy bone
Red Marrow
Yellow Marrow
Outer Membrane
covers and protects bone
Compact Bone
hard and dense with blood vessels throughout it
Spongy Bone
lightweight; full of space for marrow
Marrow
a type of soft connective tissue
Red Bone Marrow
soft tissue in marrow produce blood cells
Yellow Bone Marrow
stores fat
Growth Plate
area of rapid growth at end of long bones
Cartilage
Flexible; sturdy; connective tissue found in nose and ears.
Bones meet where?
at joints and are stabilized by ligaments
Type of joints
Immovable and Movable
Movable
ball and sockets
EX: hips, shoulder
hinge
EX: knee
pivot
EX: neck/ vertebrae
gliding
EX: ankle, wrist
How skeletons change as you get older
some bones fuse or are lost
(born with 300 → 200 as adult)
Some red marrow is replaced by yellow marrow
Growth plates disappear
Cartilage in joints can wear away (arthritis)
Bones lose mineral density and becomes brittle and break (osteoporosis)