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A comprehensive overview of the key concepts and systems in human anatomy and physiology, including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, nervous, endocrine, circulatory, digestive, and reproductive systems. It covers the structure, function, and key features of each system, as well as important anatomical terms and concepts like homeostasis, ph, energy, and organic molecules. Structured as a test bank or study guide, with detailed explanations and definitions to help students prepare for exams or revise the material. It could be a valuable resource for university-level anatomy and physiology courses, as well as for high school students or lifelong learners interested in understanding the human body and its functions.
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Anatomy - ANSWER Structure of the body Physiology - ANSWER the study of how the body and its parts work or function Pathophysiology - ANSWER Disease Functioning integumentary system - ANSWER skin, hair, nails. key functions: Protection, temperature regulation, water retention, sensation. Skeletal System - ANSWER bones, cartilage, ligaments. key functions: protection of body organs, support movement, & blood formation. Muscular System - ANSWER Skeletal muscles. key functions: movement, posture, heat production. lymphatic system - ANSWER Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, lymph, thymus, spleen, & tonsils. key functions: fluid balance, production of immune cells, defense against disease. Respiratory system - ANSWER Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs.
key functions: absorb oxygen, discharge carbon dioxide, acid base balance, & speech. Urinary system - ANSWER kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra. key functions: excretion of wastes, regulate blood volume/pressure, controls fluid, electrolytes, & acid- base balance. nervous system - ANSWER Brain, spinal cord, nerves, & sense organs. key functions: control, regulation, coordination, sensation, & memory. endocrine system - ANSWER Pituitary gland, adrenals, pancreas, thyroid, parathyroid, & other organs. key functions: hormone production, control & regulation of other systems. circulatory system - ANSWER heart, arteries, veins, capillaries key functions: distribution of oxygen, nutrients, wastes hormones, electrolytes, immune cells, & antibodies. Fluid, electrolyte/ acid base-balance. digestive system - ANSWER Stomach, small/large intestines, esophagus, liver, mouth, & pancreas. key functions: breakdown & absorbs nutrients. Eliminates waste. male reproductive system - ANSWER testes, vas deferens, penis, seminal vesicles, prostate. key functions: protection and delivery of sperm, & secretion of hormones. female reproductive system - ANSWER Ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, breast. key functions: production of eggs, fertilization site, fetal development, birth, lactation, sex hormones. Midline - ANSWER middle of the body Medial - ANSWER Toward the midline of the body
Lateral - ANSWER away from the midline Distal - ANSWER Farthest from the point of origin; down Proximal - ANSWER Closer to the point of origin; Up Anterior (ventral) - ANSWER front of the body Posterior (dorsal) - ANSWER back of body Superficial - ANSWER On the surface Deep - ANSWER away from the surface Superior - ANSWER Above upwards Inferior - ANSWER Below downwards sagittal plane - ANSWER Divides into both right and left sides transverse plane - ANSWER Divides into upper (superior) & lower (inferior) parts Frontal plane - ANSWER divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions Homeostasis - ANSWER To maintain a relatively constant internal environment Know the four abdominal quadrants - ANSWER 1. right upper quadrant
lipids - ANSWER aka fats proteins - ANSWER most organic compounds in the body amino acids - ANSWER proteins are very large molecules that consists of smaller chemical subunits. peptide bonds - ANSWER amino acids link to each other nucleic acids (2 types) - ANSWER DNA and RNA What is ATP? - ANSWER energy epithelial tissue - ANSWER Covers or lines the body surface connective tissue - ANSWER Connects and supports parts of the body anatomical position - ANSWER Standing erect, arms at the sides, with face, palms, and feet facing forward. What does the epigastric and umbilical region share. - ANSWER The pancreas What is contained in the left lumbar region? - ANSWER The left kidney What is found in the hypogastric region - ANSWER The bladder What is found in the left hypochondriac region - ANSWER The liver (tip) What is found in the right hypochondriac region - ANSWER The gallbladder
What is found in the right iliac region - ANSWER cecum & appendix Inorganic Molecules include what? - ANSWER Carbon Dioxide Oxygen Water