THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

Introduction

The human body has always amazed mankind. Early scientific drawings and diagrams demonstrate the long-standing fascination with the body. Even cave drawings and later hieroglyphs illustrate that people were aware of the complex machinery of the human body. Our fascination continues to the present day, as we dig ever deeper into learning everything we can about the human body. Our understanding has advanced dramatically in just the last 20 years alone. The study of the human body is divided into two different but closely related disciplines.

Definition

Human anatomy is the study of the structure of the human body while physiology is the study of its function. Together, they help us understand how the human body works.

Brief

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Cells, tissues, and organs are often intricately arranged to facilitate many functions simultaneously; complex biochemical processes take place that enable your body to perform those functions. In Anatomy 101, all of these processes and structures of the human body are explained. While it may seem obvious that the human body is made of organs and the structures that connect them to each other, at the macro, big-picture level. It starts at the micro level, inside your very cells, with a description of the processes at work that help your body’s cells know what to do, when, and how.

Builbing blocks

If you want to learn about anatomy & physiology, you must know the following:

• The biochemical basis of human life—the organic and inorganic elements, compounds, and molecules that are necessary for the functioning of your body.

• How cells communicate and replicate.

• Tissues and its types.

• The major systems in your body, including the skeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems.

• For each system, common diseases and disorders are also described.

• How the senses integrate into the sensory system and the importance of nutrition to human health, are also covered.

Conclusion

That will help create the solid foundation you’ll need to understand the rest of the material. Once those building blocks are in place.

Reference

Langford, K. (2015). Anatomy 101: From Muscles and Bones to Organs and Systems, Your Guide to How the Human Body Works (Adams 101) [E-book]. Adams Media.