Anatomy And Physiology

1. Define the terms anatomy and physiology. Explain the principle of complementarity and how it applies to this course.
The term anatomy refers to the structure of the body and its parts. Along with the study of the body structure, anatomy also refers to how these body parts work together and their working relationship as a whole. Physiology is the study of how the living systems in the body function and work. When studying the Physiology of the body it is most understandable if terms from the underlying anatomy are frequently used. The principle of complementarity states that the structure and function of a body part are reliant on each other. In that the structure of a body part determines its function; the function the body part needs to perform reflects the structure of the body part. The principle of complementarity applies to Anatomy and Physiology as the anatomy of
The Mucous membrane is composed of epithelia cells and connective tissue. The epithelia cells that compose the top layer are either simple columnar or stratified squamous. Mucous membrane typically lines body cavities and tracts that have an opening to the outside of the body, for example the trachea, stomach, urinary bladder. The Mucous membrane also secretes mucous to helps in protection and lubrication. The Serous membrane is a double layered membrane with serous fluid in-between to reduce any friction between organs in the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavity. The Serous membrane covers the outside of these organs along with the lungs and heart and lines the thoracic cavity. The Cutaneous membrane is commonly known as our skin; it is composed of stratified squamous epithelia cells (epidermis) and layer of connective tissue (dermis) which contains nerve endings and glands. The function of the Cutaneous membrane is to protect the body and the internal organs from any physical damage or