Unit 1: Introduction to P&AI. Anatomy & Physiology

A. Anatomy - “structure” (morphology)1.Definition: branch of science

that deals with the structure of body

parts.B. Physiology – “function”

1.Definition: branch of science that deals with the function of body parts.

C. Structure & function always relate

1.Example: Arteries have very

muscular walls to adequately

pump blood to all parts of body.

II. Homeostasis

A. Defintion: The tendency of the body to maintain a constant internal environment.

B. In order to survive, the body needs to remain at

homeostasis.

C. Homeostasis is regulated by body systems.

1. Negative Feedback

a.Definition: A system which maintains deviations in a normal range.

a.Example: Blood pressure- If blood pressure goes up, negative feedback slows heart to return it to normal.

2. Positive Feedback

a.Definition: A system which encourages deviations from

normal ranges (homeostasis)

a.Example: Labor during pregnancy. The woman’s

body is taken farther from normal (homeostasis) to achieve a goal.

III.Body Organization (Humans are organized in levels)

A. Cell

Defintion: basic structural and functional unit of life.

Example: Skin cell

B. Tissue

Definition: a group of cells working together to

perform a function.

Example: Epithelial tissue

C. Organ

Definition: A group of tissues working together to perform a special function.

Example: Skin

D. Organ System

Definition: A group of organs working together to perform a special function

Example: Integumentary

E. Organism

Definition: A group of organ systems working together to perform a function.

Example: Human body

IV.Human Organ Systems

A. Skeletal System

1. Structure: bones, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, joints

2. Function: Support and movement

B. Muscular System

1. Structure: Muscles

2. Function: Movement, posture, heat production

CC. Integumentary System

1. Structure: Skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, oil glands.

2. Function: Protection, temperature regulation,

synthesize (make) certain body products (Vitamin D)

D. Digestive System

1. Structure:

Digestive tract: mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines

Accessory organs: tongue, salivary glands, pancreas,

liver

2. Function: mechanical and chemical digestion, absorb

nutrients, eliminate wastes

E. Respiratory System

1. Structure: Lungs, nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi

2. Function: Exchange of gasses (CO2 & O2 between blood and air.

F. Cardiovascular System/Circulatory

1. Structure: Heart, arteries, veins, capillaries, blood

2. Function: Transport nutrients, waste, gasses, hormones

G. Nervous System

1. Structure: Brain, spinal cord, nerves, sensory receptors

2. Function: Regulate all body functions, detect

sensation, control movement

H. Endocrine System

1. Structure: Endocrine glands: pituitary, thyroid, adrenal,

etc.; hormones2. Function: Regulates

metabolism, reproduction and other body functions.

I. Urinary System

1. Structure: Kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra

2. Function: Removal of waste from circulatory system; regulate blood pH, ion content, water content

J. Lymphatic System

1. Structure: Lymph vessels, lymph nodes, lymph, spleen, thymus gland

2. Function: Removal of foreign substances in blood,

combat disease, fat absorption

K. Reproductive System

1. Structure: Gonads, accessory structures, and genitals

2. Function: Process of reproduction of life.

V. Anatomical Terminology

A. Position Terms

1. Superior – “above”

-- Head superior to neck

2. Inferior – “below”

-- Tibia inferior to femur

3. Anterior/Ventral – “front/belly- side”

4. Posterior/Dorsal – “back”

5. Medial – “toward midline”

-- shoulder medial to elbow

6. Lateral – “away from midline”

7. Proximal – “closer to point of attachment”

-- elbow proximal to wrist

8. Distal – “further from point of attachment”

9. Superficial – “near surface”

10. Deep – “more internal”

11. Articulate – “to meet”

-- The femur articulates with the fibia

B. Body Sections/Cuts/Planes

1. Sagittal

--lengthwise cut at midline

2. Transverse

--divides body in superior and inferior portions

3. Frontal/Coronal

--Divides body in anterior and

posterior portions

C. Body Regions of the Abdomen

1. Epigastric

(Middle Upper)

2. L/R Hypochondriac

(Upper L/R)

3. Umbilical

(Middle)

4. L/R Lumbar

(Middle L/R)

5. Hypogastric

(Low middle)

6. L/R Iliac

(L/R low)

D. Body (Major) Cavities

1. Cranial Cavity

-- nasal cavity

-- oral cavity

-- cranial cavity

2. Vertebral Cavity

-- spinal cavity

2. Thoracic Cavity

-- rib cage

-- diaphragm

3. Abdominopelvic Cavity

-- stomach

-- pelvis

-- bladder

-- Split into abdominal and

pelvic cavities

E. Body Membranes

1. Pleural Membranes (lungs)

a. Visceral pleural (organ)

--membrane portion covering organ

c. Pleural cavity – area surrounding organ

- filled with fluid

b. Parietal pleural

--membrane portion attached to body wall lining cavity

2. Pericardial Membranes (heart)

a. Visceral pericardium

--membrane covering heart itself

b. Parietal percardium

--membrane outside visceral

pericardium

3. Peritoneal Membranes - abdomen

a. Visceral peritoneum

--membrane surrounding organs

b. Parietal peritoneum

--membrane attachment to cavity wall

VI.Chemistry of Life

A. Atomic Structure

1. Nucleus

--most massive

--houses proton and neutron

2. Proton

-- (+) Positive charged

3. Neutrons

--Neutral

4. Electrons

--(-) charged

--located in energy level shells/ clouds around nucleus

5. Energy levels

--levels/orbits around nucleus that hold e- of certain energy

--each level holds specific number of e- (1:2, 2:8, 3:18)

6. Proton & electron # = in balanced elements

7. Neutron # = mass number – atomic number

8. Mass # = proton # + neutron #

9. Atomic # = proton #

10. IonDefinition: Element that has lost or gained e- and therefore

received a charge.a. Important to bodyExample: Ca+ = bones, teeth,

blood clotting. Fe+: Red blood cell function/formation

B. Chemical Bonding

1. Ionic Binding

Definition: Occurs when atoms gain or lose e- becoming

opposite charged and attract

Example: NaCl

2. Covalent Bonding

Definition: Occurs when two or more atoms share electrons

Example: H2O

C. Chemical Reactions

1. Synthesis – “build up”

--combining atoms – growth, repair

A + B – AB

2. Decomposition – “break down”

--molecules break apart – food

digestion

AB – A + B

3. Exchange

--Decomposition + Synthesis

AB + CD -– AC + BD

4. Reversible

--End product may return to reactants

A + B AB

D. Acid & Bases

1. Electrolytes

Definition: Substances that release ions in water and

therefore conduct electricity.

2. Acids

--Electrolytes that release H+ into water

--pH: 0-6.9

-- red on litmus

3. Bases

--Electrolytes that release OH- into water

--pH: 7.1-14

--Blue on litmus

E. Major Body Organic Substances

1. Carbohydrates

Structure: Small to large molecules of C, H + O (in ratio, Ch2O)

Function: Provide energy for body

a. Monosaccharides – simple sugar (glucose, fructose, galactose)

b. Disaccharides – two simple sugars (sucrose, lactose)

c. Polysaccharides – complex sugars (glycogen)

2. Lipids

Structure: Substances that do not dissolve in H2O, mainly C, H, O

(includes fats, phospholipids, steroids)

Function:

Fats: Break down for energy

phosopholipids: make cell membranes

steroids: regulate body process example: male/female

a. Glycerols + fatty acid = FAT example: triglycerols = 3

glycerols + a fatty acid

3. Proteins Structure: Molecules of C, H, O, N -- Amino Acids: Building block of

protein Function: regulate chemical

reactions--energy sources--cell synthesis/make up

cytoplasm--protect from disease

(antibodies)--serve as enzymes** Watch Lamina video

a. Hydrogen bonds

-- hold coil together

-- bonds may break by exposure to access:

*heat

*radiation

*chemicals

Denatured Protein: protein with hydrogen bonds broken or uncoiled due

to environmental factors. (example: heat)

*** EGG EXAMPLE

4. Nucleic Acids

Structure: Large complex molecules of C, H, O, N, P

--RNA, DNA

--Nucleotide: building block of nucleic acid

Function: --control cellular activities --synthesize proteins (RNA)

--pass on genetic information

VII.Cellular Transport

*In order for the body to maintain homeostasis, chemicals/substances/ions

constantly pass through cell membranes.

A. Passive Transport

1. Defintion: Movement of substances across cell membrane from HIGH concentration to LOW concentration requiring no energy

2. Types

a. Diffusion: movement of substances from high to

low concentration

example: O2 from air diffuse into blood and CO2 to air

b. Facilitated Diffusion: diffusion with aid of a carrier molecule

in cell membrane “bussers”

example: glucose into cells

C. Osmosis: movement of WATER

across membrane from high to low concentration

1. cells need EXACTLY right amount of watery environment or they will shrink/swell

Types of Osmosis1. Hypertonic – Hyper=more

a. More water than needed in the cell, so net water LEAVES cell to reach homeostasis

b. cell then SHRINKS2. Hypotonic – Hypo=less

a. Less water than needed in the cell, so water ENTERS cell to reach homeostasis

b. cell then SWELLS3. Isotonic

a. Homeostasis is reached

d. Filtration1. movement of

substances across cell membrane due to pressure

2. ex: blood pressure forces water out of capillaries but proteins are left in.

B. Active transport1. Movement of substances across membrane from LOW to HIGH REQUIRING ENERGY!!2. Types:

a. Pumps – carrier molecules push ions low to high

1. Na/K pumps in cellsb. Endocytosis – engulfing of particles by cells

1. pinocytosis – takes in liquids2. phagocytosis – take in solids

a. ex:Phagocytes:engulf bacteria