BPK 105 Lecture 1: Reading Notes - Module 1
16 Jun 2016
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Anatomy: scientific study of the structure of the body. Means to dissect/cut apart/separate parts of the body for study. Examines relationship between structure of body and its functions. 2 basic approaches to anatomy: systemic anatomy: study of the body by systems i. e. cardiovascular, nervous, skeletal and muscular systems. Mostly used in introductory textbooks: regional anatomy: study of the organization of the body by areas i. e. regions like the head, abdomen or arm. Mostly used in medical and dental schools. Physiology: scientific study of the processes/functions of living things. Important to recognize structures as dynamic rather than fixed/unchanging. Major goals of physiology: understand and predict body"s response to stimuli, understand how body maintains conditions w/in narrow ranges even when internal/external env. Human physiology: deals with physiology of humans. Cellular physiology & systemic physiology are subdivisions that emphasize specific organizational levels. 1. 3 structural and functional organization of the human body. Body can be studied at 6 structural levels:
