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Anatomical Position - is a reference position to describe location of body parts or regions. The body is standing up straight, facing forward, face forward, arms straight and to the sides of the body with the palms facing forward, legs straight with feet facing forward and flat.
Discuss the anatomical and functional characteristics of the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system. Classify the sense organs as general or special and explain the basic differences between the two groups. Discuss how a stimulus is converted into a sensation.
Describe the relationship of ascultated heart sounds, pulse rate and heart rate. Identify the events responsible for systolic and diastolic pressure. Measure systolic and diastolic blood pressure at rest and after exercise. Discuss how exercise and body position affect blood pressure.
Describe how skeletal muscles achieve a smooth, sustained contraction. Define threshold of contraction, maximal stimulus, recruitment, and fatigue, and explain how to observe them. Identify longitudinal and cross-sections of muscle tissues. Describe how skeletal muscles are named.
The heart of science is asking questions to learn and grow in knowledge (inquiry). This is searching for information and explanation and asking yourself questions as you make observations along the way. Curious and inquisitive minds are the building block of success in science.
Describe ABO and Rh blood typing, the universal donor, the universal recipient, and consequences of receiving the wrong blood type. Discuss the structure and function of white blood cells. Explain the role of platelets and the steps involved in blood clotting.
"Anatomy and Physiology" is like a journey of exploration through the human body to gain an understanding of its parts (structure) and how it works (function) and how they are interrelated. Most of us are curious about our bodies and how they function, whether or not we are taking a required class for a profession, or just simply want to know.
The human body is about 76% water by weight and each cell consists of about 90% water with dissolved nutrients called cytoplasm or cytosol. Plasma Globe (plasma): A mixture of noble gases (neon, argon, xenon, krypton) with a high-voltage electrode in the center to conduct electricity. Water: Liquid.
The main organ of the integumentary system is the SKIN. Its functions include: Exterior body cover. Protection and first line of defense. Protection from mechanical (physical) damage. Protection from chemical damage. Protection from thermal (heat) damage. Protection from microbial invasion. Insulation and cushioning.
Genetics is the study of genes, heredity, variety, genotypes and phenotype traits in living species. Gregor Mendel was the father of genetics, who studied traits, genotypes and phenotypes, heredity, and developed the Punnet Square.