AnaPhy Reviewer

Anatomy – the study of body structure

Physiology – the study of function
Pathophysiology – the study of
disorders of functioning
Levels of Organization
Chemical - inorganic and organic
chemicals make up all matter, both SYSTEM FUNCTIONS ORGANS
living and non-living
Intergumentary Is a barrier to Skin,
Cells – the smallest living units of body
pathogens and subcutaneous
Tissues -groups of cells with similar chemicals tissue
structure and function Prevents
Organs -groups of tissues that excessive water
contribute to specific functions loss
Skeletal Supports the Bones and
Organ systems – groups of organs that
body ligaments
work together to perform specific
Protects
functions. internal organs
and red bone
marrow
Provides a
framework to
be moved by
muscles
Muscular Moves the Muscles
skeleton tendons
Produces heat
Nervous Interprets Brain, nerves,
sensory eyes, ears
information
Regulates body
functions such
as movement
by means of
electrochemical
impulses
Endocrine Regulates body Thyroid
functions such gland,
as growth and pituitary
reproduction gland,
by means of pancreas
hormones
Regulates day-
to-day
metabolism by
means of
hormones