Basic Definitions of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards

What we have here are some basic definitions of anatomy and physiology flashcards. As an aspiring medical practitioner, it is essential to understand the different parts of the human body and its functionality. Take flashcards and refresh your understanding of some of the terms you have learned in your first classes. All the best!

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Define "Anatomy"
The scientificy descipline that investigates the structure of the body.
Define "Physiology"
The scientific descipline that deals with the processes or functions of living things.
What are the "two" major goals of physiology?
(1) To understand and predict the body's responses to stimuli and, (2) To understand how the body maintains conditions within a narror range of values in the presence of a continually changing environment.
Name the "six' structural levels of the body.
(1) Chemical level (2) Cell level (3) Tissue level (4) Organ system level (5) Organ level (6) Organism level
Name the "11" Systems of the body (Hint: RUN MRS LIDEC)
(1) Integumentary System (2) Skeletal System (3) Muscular System (4) Lymphatic System (5) Respiratory System (6) Digestive System (7) Nervous System (8) Endocrine System (9) Cardiovascular System (10) Urinary System (11) Reproductive System