Chapter 1
An Introduction to the Human Body
Objectives
After completing this chapter, you should be able to
1. define the terms anatomy and physiology.
2. define the following levels of structural organization: chem
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Chapter 1
An Introduction to the Human Body
Objectives
After completing this chapter, you should be able to
1. define the terms anatomy and physiology.
2. define the following levels of structural organization: chemical,
cellular, tissue, organ, system and organism.
3. identify the 11 systems of the human body, list representative
organs of each system, and describe the major functions of each
system.
4. identify the basic life processes of the human body.
5. define the term homeostasis, and explain the effects of stress on
homeostasis.
6. describe the components of a feedback system.
7. compare the operation of negative and positive feedback systems.
8. explain the relationship between homeostasis and disease.
9. describe the anatomical position, and compare common and
anatomical terms used to describe various regions of the human
body.
10. define the terms describing directions and anatomical planes used
in association with the human body.
11. list, by name and location, the principal body cavities and the
organs contained within them.
Keywords and Topics
Make certain that you can define, and use in context, each of the terms
listed below, and that you understand the significance of each of the
concepts.
1. Define the terms anatomy and physiology.
A. anatomy
B. dissection
C. physiology
2. Define the following levels of structural organization: chemical,
cellular, tissue, organ, system, and organism.
A. chemical level
I. atom
II. molecule
B. cellular level
I. cell
C. tissue level
I. tissue
D. organ level
I. organ
E. system level
I. system
F. organismal level
I. organism
3. Identify the 11 systems of the human body, list representative
organs of each system, and describe the major functions of each
system.
A. systems: integumentary; skeletal; muscular; nervous;
endocrine; cardiovascular; lymphatic; respiratory; digestive;
urinary; reproductive
Note: Learn the major components and functions for each system.
4. Define the basic life processes of the human body.
A. metabolism
I. catabolism
II. anabolism
B. responsiveness
C. movement
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