Introduction to Anatomy The Human Organism
Introduction to Anatomy The Human Organism. Characteristics of Life ORGANIZATION METABOLISM.
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Introduction to Anatomy
The Human Organism
Characteristics of Life
• ORGANIZATION • METABOLISM
• RESPONSIVENESS • GROWTH
• DEVELOPMENT AND DIFFERENTIATION
• REPRODUCTION
Homeostasis
• Positive feedback• Can sometimes disrupt
homeostasis• Deviations from a norm
cause additional deviation
• Negative feedback• Works like a thermostat• Consistency is
maintained through a set of normal range values
Homeostasis of blood pressure
Positive Feedback
Positive feedback can be applied to global warming
Anatomical positions
Prone and Supine
Prone: facing downward Supine: facing upward
Terms in use:Dorsal fin
Caudal Fin
Anterior cruciate ligament
Superior
Inferior
Lateral Orientation
Body Cavities
Abdominal Quadrants
Four Quadrants and their Organs
RIGHT UPPER
RIGHT LOWER
LEFT UPPER
LEFT LOWER
Body Planes
QUIZ TIME!
http://www.wiley.com/legacy/college/bio/tortora366927/resources/student/anatomydrill/ch1.html
http://msjensen.cehd.umn.edu/webanatomy/intro_topics/intro_body_cavities_2_s.htm
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