BioMed - Anatomy and Physiology

What is Anatomy?

The Structure of an organism Ex) Heart

What is Physiology?

How organisms function in the body Ex) The heart muscle contracts in a precise sequence to pump blood through those chambers and across the entire body.

Name the levels of organization in the human body (Smallest to largest)

Cell, Tissue, Organ, System, Organism

Cell

Smallest Unit of all living things

Tissue

Similar cells with a common function

Organ

Made of 2 or more types of tissue

Organ System

Groups of organs working towards a common goal

Organism

Highest structural organization for an individual

What are the 11 Body Systems?

Skeletal, Nervous, Circulatory, Raspatory, Digestive, Muscular, Integumentary, Lymphatic, Excretory, Endocrine, Reproductive

What is the Skeletal, Nervous, Circulatory, Raspatory, Digestive, Muscular, Excretory and Reproductive System (Evelyn should know these)

Skeletal: Support and protection plus body shape

Nervous: Detects impulses from senses and control center

Circulatory: Transports nutrients and gases around the body

Raspatory: Exchange gases

Digestive: Breaks down and absorbs food

Muscular: Provides movement for all parts of the body

Excretory: Removal of Waste

Reproductive: Provides cells used in reproduction

Integumtary System

Protects the body, regulates temp, and prevents water loss

Lymphatic System

Fights infection and provides fluid for cells

Endocrine System

Secretes Hormones

What are the 8 functions necessary for life

1. Maintaining Boundaries

2. Movement

3. Digestion

4. Responsiveness

5. Metabolism

6. Excretion

7. Reproduction

8. Growth

What are survival needs (5)

• Nutrients

• Oxygen

• Normal Body Temperature

• Water

• Normal Atmospheric Pressure