NVCC BIO 141 - Anatomy and Physiology
What is a recent anatomical discovery?
A previously unknown muscle between two bones in the hand
Why is anatomy and physiology difficult to separate?
Anatomical structures make possible their function
What does the heart values ensure?
Blood moves in the proper direction
What is the function of the teeth?
Break solid foods because of their shape
What is the anatomy of the hand?
Long, jointed bonds with attached muscles, allows it to grasp objects
What is the structure of the heart?
Powerful, muscular walls which allow it to propel blood into blood vessels
What does the shape of the mouth allow?
Receive food
Anatomists
Rely on examination of the body
Physiologists
Rely on experimentation
What have researches recently sequenced?
The human genome, which will help explain anatomy and physiology at the cellular and molecular levels
What is a recent physiological discovery?
The identification of a hormone, ghrelin that controls fat
Physiology
The study of function of body party
Anatomy
The study of structure of body parts including their forms and organization