UMD HLTH 2030 Human Anatomy & Physiology
Regional Anatomy
all the structures (muscles, bones, blood vessels, nerves, etc.) in a particular region of the body
Levels of Structural Organization
chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
Identify the organ system responsible for secreting hormones that regulate growth, development, and metabolism. reproductive system nervous system endocrine system lymphatic system
endocrine system
Which subdivision of anatomy studies tissues of the heart? cytology surface anatomy histology regional anatomy
histology
Renal Physiology
kidney function and urine production
Neurophysiology
nervous system
What topic would you be studying if you investigated urine production by the kidneys? renal physiology microscopic anatomy systemic anatomy neurophysiology
renal physiology
integumentary system
skin, hair, nails
systematic anatomy
structure is studied system by system
Cytology (microscopic anat)
study of cells
Histology (microscopic anat)
study of tissues
surface anatomy
the study of internal structures as they relate to the overlying skin surface
Gross/Macroscopic Anatomy
the study of large, visible structures
Negative feedback mechanisms
very important for maintaining homeostasis because they return the value of a controlled variable to its set point.