Anatomy and PhysiologyChapter #1.ppt

Anatomy and PhysiologyChapter #1 1.1 Introduction Early interest in the human body probably developed as people became concerned about injuries and illness. Primitive doctors began to learn how certain herbs and potions affected body functions. The belief that humans could understand forces that caused natural events led to the development of modern science. A set of terms originating from Greek and Latin words in the basis for the language of anatomy and physiology. 1.2 Anatomy and Physiology Anatomy describes the form and organization of body parts. Physiology considers the functions of anatomical parts. The function of an anatomical part depends on the way it is constructed. Anatomists continue to discover new anatomical features of the body. Anatomy deals with the FORM or STRUCTURE (morphology) of the body and its ORGANIZATION. Physiology studies the FUNCTION of these parts. The topics of anatomy and physiology are difficult to separate because the structures of body parts are so closely associated with the functions. Ex. The chambers of the heart are adapted to pump blood through blood vessels. 1.3 Characteristics of Life Fundamental characteristics of life are traits shared by all organisms. Characteristics of life include: - 10 characteristics Movement, responsiveness, growth, reproduction, respiration, digestion, absorption, circulation, assimilation, excretion Characteristics Movement- change in position of the body or of a body part; motion of an internal organ. Ex. Migration movement from place to place. Responsiveness-Reaction to a change taking place inside or outside the body. Growth- increase in body size without change in shape. When an organism produces new body materials faster than old ones are worn out. Reproduction- production of new organisms and new cells. Reproduction and growth are NOT synonymous. Characteristics continued… 5. Respiration- Obtaining oxygen, removing carbon dioxide, and releasing energy from foods. 6O2 + C6H12O6 = 6CO2