• Metabolism (the sum of all the chemical processes that occur in the human body there are 2 phases catabolism anabolism) • Movement (includes motion of the whole body, individual organs, single cells, and even tiny structures inside cells) • Responsiveness (body's ability to detect and respond to changes) • Reproduction (formation of new cells for tissue growth, repair or replacement or the production of a new individual) • Basic Life processes (certain processes that distinguish organisms (living things) from non-living things
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• Metabolism (the sum of all the chemical processes that occur in the human body
there are 2 phases catabolism anabolism)
• Movement (includes motion of the whole body, individual organs, single cells, and
even tiny structures inside cells)
• Responsiveness (body's ability to detect and respond to changes)
• Reproduction (formation of new cells for tissue growth, repair or replacement or
the production of a new individual)
• Growth (increase in body size that results from an increase in size of existing
cells,)
• Differentiation (development of a cell from an unspecialized to a specialized state)
•Basic Life processes (certain processes that distinguish organisms (living things) from non-living things
Physiology: is the study of the functions of the human body of how
the body works, from cell to tissue, tissue to organ, organ to system,
and of how the organism as a whole accomplishes particular tasks
essential for life.
The study of physiology includes study not only of how each of
body systems carries out its functions, but also of the mechanisms
involved to regulate these activities in order to maintain homeostasis
under a variety of conditions
(Homeostasis Is the ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal
environment
What is Physiology?
Physiology: Start mainly by the questions How and
Why, and end by the explanation of the physical and
chemical factors that are responsible for the origin,
development, and progression of life Example:- How
do RBCs carry oxygen and Why do RBCs carry
oxygen?
The scope of physiology ranges from studying the
activities or functions of individual molecules and cells
to the interaction of our bodies with the external world
Levels of Organization
1. The Chemicals
2. The Cell
Levels of Organization of the Human BodyAtoms
Molecules
It is the smallest living unit of the human body (the most basic structural and functional unit of organisms) examples- Nerve cells - Blood cells - Muscle cells - Fat cells
The Tissue• Tissues are groups of cells, and the
surrounding environment, which work together to produce a specific function.
• They have specific functions and a defined shape.
• The heart is an example of an organ.
• It is made of muscle, as well as connective and nervous tissue.
• The tissues work in concert to move blood through the body
Protection from environmental hazards; temperature controlSupport, protection of soft tissues; mineral storage; blood formation
Locomotion, support, heat production
Directing immediate responses to stimuli, usually by coordinating the activities of other organ systemsDirecting long-term changes in the activities of other organ systems
Internal transport of cells and dissolved materials, including nutrients, wastes, and gases
Defense against infection and disease
Delivery of air to sites where gas exchange can occur between the air and circulating blood
Processing of food and absorption of organic nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and water
Elimination of excess water, salts, and waste products; control of pH
Production of sex cells and hormones
Organ System Major Functions
Integumentary system
Skeletal system
Muscular system
Nervous system
Endocrine system
Cardiovascular system
Lymphatic system
Respiratory system
Digestive system
Urinary system
Reproductive system
HomeostasisAbility to keep the internal environment nearly constant
• For the body’s cells to survive and function properly, the composition and temperature of interstitial fluid must remain constant.
• Body’s cells are said to be in homeostasis when the internal environment contains:
The optimal concentration of gasesThe optimal concentration of nutrientsThe optimal concentration of ions and waterAt the optimal temperature
Homeostasis
• All body systems interact to maintain homeostasis through a combination of hormonal and nervous mechanisms.
• Alterations in homeostatic state = disease or dysfunction → death (Homeostasis is about staying alive).