Biology 107- What is Anatomy and Physiology?

What is homeostasis?

the ability to maintain a stable internal conditions although the enviornment changes

What are the basic survival needs?

nutrients, oxygen, water, appropriate temperature, and appropriate atmospheric pressure

List the levels of structural organization from smallest to largest

chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organismal

What is radiographic anatomy?

internal structures seen with an x-ray or specialized scans

What are the characteristics of a living organism?

maintain boundaries, movement, responsiveness, digestion, metabolism, excretion, reproduction, and growth

What is cytology?

the study of cells

What is embryology?

the study of development before birth

What is Physiology?

the study of function and activity in the body.

Describe gross anatomy

the study of large body structures

Describe microscopic anatomy

the study of small body structures

What is pathlogical anatomy?

the study of structural changes caused by illness

Describe developmental anatomy

the study of structural changes throughout life

What is Anatomy

the study of structures in the body and their relation to each other.

What is systemic anatomy?

the study of the body by structure

What is regional anatomy?

the study of the body in specific regions

What is histology?

the study of tissues