Explain the organization of the body from the simplest to most complex.
Chemical - Cellular - Tissue - Organ - Organ system - Organism
Define Metabolism
To transform energy into usable form
Define the negative feedback loop
A stimulus produces a response and the response reduces the stimulus
Define the positive feedback loop
A response enhances the original stimulus so that the activity is accelerated
Define homeostasis
Maintaining an equilibrium inside the body
Define systemic anatomy
Study of entire areas
Define regional anatomy
Study of certain areas
Complementary of structure and function
Form fits function
Define pathology
Study of disease
Define gross anatomy
The study of body parts and the body as a whole
Define microscopic anatomy
The study of things that can't be scene by the naked eye
Define cytology
Study of cells
Define histology
Study of tissues
How does your body handle high blood sugar?
The pancreas releases insulin then the insulin either goes to the liver or target cells to lower blood sugar
How does your body handle low blood sugar?
The pancreas releases glucagon then the glucagon goes to the liver and the liver transforms glycogen into glucose which is released to the rest of the body which raises blood sugar.
Name the 12 body systems
Cardiovascular (Circulatory) system
Respitory system
Integumentary system
Skeletal system
Muscular system
Digestive system
Urinary (excretory) system
Reproductive system
Lymphatic system
Endocrine system
Nervous system
Immune system
Name the 2 different types of cells
Eukaryote and prokaryotic
Differentiate between prokaryotes and eukaryotes
Prokaryotes: Only a contains a loop of DNA and protein coat.