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Body Structure and Terminology

• Understanding the structure of the body is crucial.

• Key directional terms:

  • Superior: Toward the top of the head.

  • Inferior: Toward the toes.

  • Distal: Further from the point of attachment.

  • Proximal: Closer to the point of attachment.

• Engage with partners or practice pointing to the correct areas on your own body.

Body Cavities

• The human body has various cavities.

• Discussion on the Dorsal cavity and what it contains, including the spinal and cranial cavities.

Body Planes

• Understand different anatomical planes:

  • Transverse: Divides the body into superior and inferior parts.

  • Sagittal: Divides the body into left and right parts.

  • Midsagittal: A specific type of sagittal plane that cuts the body into equal left and right halves.

  • Frontal (Coronal): Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts.

Chemical Organization

• Chapter Two focuses on the smallest levels of organization.

• Molecules and Compounds:

  • Molecule: Two atoms of the same element.

  • Compound: A mixture of two or more different elements.

• Example: H2O (water) is a compound.

Types of Chemical Bonds

• Major types of chemical bonds to understand:

  • Ionic Bonds: Involve transfer of electrons.

  • Covalent Bonds: Involve sharing of electrons.

    • Important for the formation of stable compounds, especially when carbon is involved.

  • Distinguish between ionic and covalent bonds through electron interactions.

Inorganic Chemistry in the Human Body

• The human body benefits from inorganic chemistry.

• Importance of the pH scale:

  • Concentration of hydrogen ions determines acidity.

  • Homeostasis is maintained when body's fluids have proper pH levels.

Macromolecules and Cellular Transport

• Chapter Three discusses macromolecules and transport mechanisms.

• Types of macromolecules:

  • Carbohydrates: Short-term energy and energy storage.

  • Lipids: Long-term energy, insulation, and protection.

  • Proteins: Enzyme function, structure maintenance, signaling, and made of amino acids.

  • Nucleic Acids: Store genetic information.

Transport Mechanisms

• Active and passive transport concepts:

  • Passive Transport: Movement along a concentration gradient (high to low) without energy.

    • Diffusion: General movement of particles.

    • Osmosis: Movement of water specifically.

Tissue Types

• Differentiate between types of muscle tissues:

  • Cardiac Muscle: Involuntary muscle responsible for heartbeats.

  • Skeletal Muscle: Voluntary muscle for posture and movement.

  • Smooth Muscle: Involuntary, non-striated muscle found in walls of blood vessels and organs.

Nervous Tissue

• Importance of understanding neuron structure:

  • Key parts of the neuron: Axon, Dendrites, Soma (cell body).

• Be familiar with the role of tRNA and conditions like cystic fibrosis.

Key Definitions

• Anatomy: Study of body structure.

• Physiology: Study of body function.

• Pathology: Study of diseases and their effects on the body.

Study Aids and Resources

• Utilize online textbook for post test answers (access code needed).

• Review the study guide for vocabulary and key points highlighted in the presentation.