Chapter 01
Intro to Course
Characteristics of Living Things
o Growth Homeostasis
o Made of Cells Metabolism
o Need for food/energy/water Reproduction
o Respiration Responsive to stimuli
o Differentiation Movement
Levels of Organization
o Chemical level: Combination of atoms to form molecules.
o Cellular level: Combination of organic molecules.
o Tissue level: Combination of cells of the same type, history, and physiology.
o Organ level: Combination of tissues of differing types to carry out a particular
function.
Feedback Loops
, Anatomy: Study of Structure
Physiology: Study of Function
Noninvasive Diagnostics Techniques
o Examination
o Ausculation
o Palpation
o Percussion
Anatomical Position
o Stand erect, arms at the side with palms facing forward (thumbs pointing away
from the body), feet flat on the floor
, Regional Names
Directional Terms
, Planes and Sectioning
Body Cavities