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Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

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  • What is anatomy?

    Anatomy is the study of the structure of body parts and their relationships to one another.

  • What is physiology?

    Physiology is the study of the function of body parts, both individually and as part of a system.

  • What does the principle 'Form Follows Function' mean?

    The structure of a body part suits its function; form and function complement each other.

  • What is gross (macroscopic) anatomy?

    Study of large, visible body structures, including regional, system, and surface anatomy.

  • What is microscopic anatomy?

    Study of structures too small to be seen with the naked eye, including cytology (cells) and histology (tissues).

  • What is developmental anatomy?

    Study of anatomical and physiological development throughout life, including embryology (before birth).

  • How are physiology studies subdivided?

    Physiology is studied by organ systems and focuses on cellular and molecular levels, involving chemical and physical principles.

  • What is the principle of complementarity of structure and function?

    Function always reflects structure; what a structure can do depends on its specific form.

  • List the levels of structural organization in the human body.

    Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, and organismal levels.

  • What is the chemical level of structural organization?

    Atoms combine to form molecules, which make up cells.

  • What defines the cellular level?

    Cells are made up of molecules and are the basic unit of life.

  • What is the tissue level?

    Tissues consist of groups of similar cells performing a common function.

  • What is the organ level?

    Organs are made up of two or more types of tissues working together.

  • What is the organ system level?

    Organ systems consist of different organs that work closely together.

  • What is the organismal level?

    The human organism is made up of many organ systems functioning together.

  • Name the basic life functions necessary for human survival.

    Maintaining boundaries, movement, responsiveness, digestion, metabolism, excretion, reproduction, and growth.

  • What is homeostasis?

    Maintenance of relatively stable internal conditions despite continuous environmental changes.

  • What are the three components of homeostatic control?

    Receptor (sensor), control center (brain), and effector (responder).

  • Describe negative feedback in homeostasis.

    Response reduces or shuts off original stimulus to return variable to normal; most common feedback mechanism.

  • Give an example of negative feedback.

    Regulation of body temperature or blood glucose levels by insulin.

  • Describe positive feedback in homeostasis.

    Response enhances or exaggerates the original stimulus, often causing a cascade effect; controls infrequent events.

  • Give examples of positive feedback mechanisms.

    Enhancement of labor contractions by oxytocin and platelet plug formation in blood clotting.

  • What are the human survival needs?

    Nutrients, oxygen, water, normal body temperature, and appropriate atmospheric pressure.

  • Why is oxygen essential for survival?

    It is required for the release of energy from foods; the body can survive only a few minutes without it.

  • Why is water important for the body?

    It is the most abundant chemical, provides the environment for chemical reactions, and is the fluid base for secretions and excretions.

  • What happens if body temperature deviates from normal?

    Rates of chemical reactions are affected, which can disrupt normal body functions.

  • Why is appropriate atmospheric pressure necessary?

    It is needed for adequate breathing and gas exchange in the lungs.

  • What is the effect of homeostatic imbalance?

    Increases risk of disease, contributes to aging changes, and may cause destructive positive feedback if negative feedback fails.