What is the basic difference between anatomy and physiology? (p. 2) ANSWER: Anatomy (a-NAT-ō-mē; ana- = up; -tomy = process of cutting) is the science of structure and the relationships among structures. Physiology (fiz′-ē-OL-ō-jē; physio- = nature‚ -logy = study of) is the science of body functions‚ that is‚ how the body parts work. 2. Define each of the following terms: atom‚ molecule‚ cell‚ tissue‚ organ‚ system‚ and organism. (p. 6) ANSWER: AtomUnit of matter that makes up a chemical element;
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in the exercise world we like to have a lean and sculpted body. Beginner and advanced bodybuilders want to attain the knowledge to increase already known techniques in the strength training arena. There are many ways that one can build their muscles. So we are going to explore four various muscle building techniques and their pros and cons. These are but not limited to techniques such as: Super Sets‚ Forced Reps‚ Pyramid System and Periodization. Super Sets are when you do two exercises one after
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CHAPTER 1: AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OBJECTIVES 1. Define the terms anatomy and physiology‚ and explain their relationship using an example of a human structure with its corresponding function. 2. List‚ in order from least to most complex‚ the levels of structural organization‚ discuss the relationship between the levels‚ and name an example at each level. 3. List the 11 organ systems of the human organism‚ name the major organs within each‚ and give a general
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I. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE HEART I. LOCATION OF THE HEART The heart is located in the chest between the lungs behind the sternum and above the diaphragm. It is surrounded by the pericardium. Its size is about that of a fist‚ and its weight is about 250-300 g. Its center is located about 1.5 cm to the left of the midsagittal plane. Located above the heart are the great vessels: the superior and inferior vena cava‚ the pulmonary artery and vein‚ as well as the aorta. The aortic arch lies
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Periosteum. Answer: A Diff: 2 Page Ref: 251; Fig. 8.3 2) Articular cartilage. Answer: C Diff: 2 Page Ref: 251; Fig. 8.3 3) Joint (synovial) cavity. Answer: B Diff: 2 Page Ref: 251; Fig. 8.3 4) Synovial membrane. Answer: E Diff: 2 Page Ref: 251; Fig. 8.3 1 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education‚ Inc. 5) Fibrous capsule. Answer: D Diff: 2 Page Ref: 251; Fig. 8.3 Figure 8.2 Using Figure 8.2‚ what type of axis does each joint have? A. B. C. D. Nonaxial Uniaxial Biaxial Multiaxial 6) Joint 1. Answer: D Diff:
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Fissure- in the front‚ deeper Posterior Median Sulcus- in the back‚ shallow ▪Two Enlargements for Limbs: (up and down below) 1. Cervical Enlargement- in the inferior cervical region‚ the spinal cord gives rise to the nerves of the upper limbs‚ up 2. Lumbar Enlargement- in the lumbosacral region there are nerves to the pelvic region and lower limbs arise‚ below Medullary Cone- the spinal cord becomes more tapered ▪Meninges- the spinal cord and brain are enclosed in three fibrous membranes‚ specialized
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Answers to Review Questions Ch 2‚ 3 2.3 The process that takes advantage of redundancy to reduce the number of bits sent for a given piece of data is called what? Compression. 2.6 Explain the basic principles of vector graphics and raster graphics. In vector graphics‚ an image is represented as a collection of straight and curved line segments. Simple objects‚ such as rectangles and ovals‚ and more complex objects are defined by the grouping of line segments. In raster graphics‚ an image is represented
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WEEK 2 DQ 1 ANSWER Having acquaintance of the foundations and history of nursing helps nursing practice today because it shows not only how far we have come in healthcare and nursing but also how imperative education has been and still is for nurses.This permits us an opportunity to enquire why and then attain answers for current practices via documented evidence.Nursing is an art.One must have passion for it.T o be a nurse one has to be kindhearted ‚tolerant and readiness to give.At the beginning
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HOW TO GAIN MUSCLES. Introduction. The assignment topic touches on a very important part of the human body a muscle. This is a soft tissue found on most animals and is made of cells that contain protein filaments of actin and myosin that slide past one another‚ producing a contraction that changes both the length and the shape of the cell. It function to produce force there location on the body or according to the functions and roles they play. They are the cardiac muscles (muscles covering the
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