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Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Overview of Anatomy and Physiology WHAT'S COVERED In this lesson, you will learn about how the body is studied both in form and function. Specifically, this lesson will cover: 1. Welcome to Anatomy & Physiology 2. Course Organization 3. Anatomy 4. Physiology 5. Terms to Know Anatomy: Biology Course Overview: · Scientific study of life and living things. · Focuses on individual living things like animals, plants, fungi, or bacteria. · Anatomy & Physiology course studies the structure and function of homo sapiens (humans). . Human anatomy studies the body's structure, derived from the Greek root meaning "to cut apart." Human Anatomy Study · Initial observation of body exterior and injuries. · Physicians later allowed the dissection of dead bodies. Dissection and Anatomy in Medical Education · Dissection is a method of observing physical attributes and relationships in a body. · Imaging techniques have been developed to visualize structures in living people, such as cancerous tumors or fractured bones. Specializations in Anatomy · Gross anatomy studies larger, visible structures without magnification. · Microanatomy studies small, visible structures only with a microscope or other magnification devices. · Microscopic anatomy includes cytology and histology. · Advancements in microscope technology allow anatomists to observe smaller body structures, from large structures to three-dimensional structures of large molecules. Vocab: · Biology: The study of life and living things. · Anatomy: The study of the body's structure. · Gross (Macroscopic) Anatomy: The study of body structure visible with the unaided eye. · Microanatomy: The study of body structure using a microscope or other magnification device. Understanding Physiology Physiology's Role in Human Function · Physiology is the scientific study of the body's function. · It involves macroscopic and microscopic observation, manipulations, and measurements. · Physiologists specialize in a particular branch of physiology, such as neurophysiology, which studies the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Homeostasis in Physiology · Homeostasis is the state of internal equilibrium maintained by living things. . The body undergoes the same process with every change in the internal environment, maintaining internal conditions like blood sugar concentration and body temperature. Physiology's Role in Anatomy · Anatomy explains the types of cells present in and around the eyelid. · Physiology explains how these structures work together to produce fluid, cause blinking, and detect when to perform functions. Vocab: · Physiology: The study of the body's function. · Homeostasis: The state of internal equilibrium or balance maintained by living things. Structural Organization of the Human Body: Human Body Structures and Organizations · Basic architecture: assembly of smallest parts into larger structures. · Fundamental levels of organization: Chemical, Cellular, Tissue, Organ, Organ Systems, Organism. Chemical Level Overview . The chemical level is the lowest level of organization with smallest units. . All matter in the universe is composed of unique pure substances called elements. . The smallest unit of these elements is an atom. . Molecules, formed by two or more atoms, are the chemical building blocks of all body structures. Cellular Level Overview · Cells are the