Anthropology 2238A/B Study Guide - Quiz Guide: De Humani Corporis Fabrica, Premolar, Weight Gain
25 Aug 2020
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Galen the human body is a sacred entity, and therefore, dissection is sinful. Italy was the first country to use dissection for scientific inquiry. 1st person to do an actual human dissection. Published 1st ever anatomy textbook based on real human dissection: 1543 - de humani corporis fabrica , translates to: on the fabric of the human body . Schools now use plastic models to teach anatomy, as well as computer technology, etc: university of kansas is the only school that uses actual human bodies to perform dissections for learning purposes. Anatomy: focuses on the structure of body parts (morphology, form, etc. ) Physiology: focuses on the function of body parts within the human body. Levels of organization: atom smallest particle of an element, molecule atoms forming together (2+ atoms) Made up of glands that secrete hormones that regulate particular muscles/tendons metabolism, growth/development, tissue function, sexual function, sleep, mood, etc. Pumps blood around the body, which carry nutrients,
