BIOL 222 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Positive Feedback, Pituitary Gland, Thymus
Document Summary
Anatomy: study of the structure of body and relationship of its parts. Physiology- study how the body and its work/function. Pathophysiology- study of functions as impacted by disease or injury. Gross anatomy(macroscopic)- examines structures visible to the unaided eye. Regional anatomy- all structures in a specific area of body, whether superficial or deep. Systemic anatomy- study of the organ systems. Microscopic anatomy- examine structures not visible to the unaided eye. Histology- study of microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues. Digestive: ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination, includes: oral cavity, esophagus, intestines, liver, rectum and anus. Respiratory: takes in o2 & eliminates co2 throughout air sacs in lungs, gas exchange, helps infections/smelling (nasal cavity), speaking(larynx) and ph balance, includes: nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, lungs, bronchus. Cardiovascular: blood gives all cells o2 & nutrients, delivers wastes & co2 to disposal organs, generates and maintain blood pressure.
