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Study of the human body began with earliest humans because?
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They were as interested in their body parts and their functions as we are today.
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What factor set the stage for early knowledge of the human body?
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The growing experience of medicine men as they treated the sick with herbs and potions.
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What languages form the basis of the language of anatomy and physiology?
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Greek and Latin.
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The branch of science that deals with the structure of body parts is:
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Anatomy.
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The branch of science that studies how body parts function is:
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Physiology.
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The function of a body part is (always, sometimes, never) related to it's structure.
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Always.
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List of characteristics that humans share with other organisms.
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A. Movement.
b. Responsiveness. c. Growth. d. Reproduction. e. Respiration. f. Digestion. g. Absorption. h. Circulation. i. Assimilation. j. Excretion. |
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The most abundant chemical found in the human body is?
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Water.
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Oxygen is used to release:
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Energy.
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Food is used as a _____ source to build new _____ _____, and to participate in the regulation of chemical reactions.
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Energy, Living Matter.
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Homeostasis is:
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Maintenance of a stable internal environment.
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Levels of Organization Increasing in Complexity.
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1. Cells-Tissues.
2. Tissues-Organs. 3. Organs-Organ System 4. Organ System-Organism |
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Levels of Organization Decreasing in Complexity.
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1. Organism-Organ System.
2. Organ System-Organs 3. Organ-Tissues 4. Tissue-Cells |
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The portion of the body that contains the head, neck and the trunk is called the:
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Axial portion.
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The arms and legs are called the ______ portion.
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Appendicular.
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