anatomy & phys lecture 1

arthro

joints

chondro

cartilage

hemo

blood

histo

tissue

path

disease

hierarchy of complexity

organism, organ system, organ, tissue, cell, organelle, macromolecule, molecule, atom

integumentary system function

synthesize vitamin d, pressure and pain receptors, sweat and oil glands

skeletal system function

protection and support, where blood cells are formed and minerals are stored

muscular system function

heat production, facial expression, posture maintenance

characteristics of life

organization, cellular composition, metabolism, responsiveness and movement, homeostasis, growth and development, reproduction

receptor vs effector

receptor receives stimuli, effector carries out response

pressure vs concentration gradients

pressure moves fluid while concentration moves molecules

parietal serosa

outer layer attached to body cavity walls

visceral serosa

inner layer covering organ

frontal synonym

coronal

sagittal synonym

median

horizontal synonym

transverse