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Unit I:
Organization of the Human Body This unit considers core concepts which relate
to the broad area of the module
as a whole. It studies the structure of the human body and how it functions, including
homeostasis, the state of relative stability of the body’s internal environment. Disruptions to
homeostasis often set in motion corrective cycles, called feedback systems, that help restore the
conditions needed for health and life.

Unit Contents
at a Glance
The following list shows the modules for Unit I.

Module 1: An Introduction to the Human Body

An understanding of anatomy and physiology is not
only fundamental to any career in the health
professions, but it can also benefit your own
health. Familiarity with the human body can help
you make healthful choices and prompt you to take
appropriate action when signs of illness arise. Your
knowledge in this field will help you understand
news about nutrition, medications, medical devices,
and procedures and help you understand genetic or
infectious diseases.

Module 2: Cellular Level of Organization

Cells are the basic, living, structural and functional
units of the body and can survive independently for
long periods of time if supplied with nutrients. The
body consists of more than 100 trillion cells
classified into about 200 different types. Cells of a
particular cell type are composed of characteristic
parts; their coordinated functioning enables them to
fulfill a unique biochemical or structural role. Within
the cell, numerous independent chemical reactions
are occurring simultaneously to allow life processes
to occur.

Module 3: Tissue Level of Organization

A tissue is a group of cells that usually have a common
origin in an embryo and function together to carry out
specialized activities. The structure and properties of a
specific tissue is influenced by factors such as the
nature of the extracellular material that surrounds the
tissue cells and the connections between the cells that
compose the tissue. Tissues may be hard, semisolid, or
even liquid in their consistency, a range exemplified
by bone, fat, and blood. In addition, tissues vary
tremendously.

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Module 1: An Introduction to the

Human Body
This module begins with an overview of the meanings of anatomy and physiology,
followed by a discussion of the organization of the human body and the properties that it shares
with all living things. It is followed by presenting the concept of homeostasis, the stability of the
conditions of the internal environment for the cells of the body, and how the different systems of
the body contribute to this.

Understand: Key Concepts

Before working through this chapter, you might find it useful to watch this external video
clip on the introduction to Anatomy and Physiology. Here is the URL for this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBGl2BujkPQ&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtOA
Ked_MxxWBNaPno5h3Zs8&t=0s
(Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology: Crash Course A & P #1)

This module covers the following lessons:

Lesson 01: Anatomy and Physiology Defined Body Systems Characteristuics of Living Human
Lesson 02: Levels of Structural Organization and Lesson 03:

Lesson 04: Homeostasis Lesson 05: Basic Anatomcal Terminology Lesson 06: Medical Imaging

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Arrange the letters to identify the terms being described on

each item. Write your answer on the space provided.

N Y A A T M O

1. ______________ is the science of body structures and the relationships among

them.
G Y P I S O L Y H O

2. ______________ is the science of body functions—how the body parts work.

S V A E C I R
C

3. ______________ are the organs of the thoracic and abdominal pelvic cavities.
S S H I E O M T A O S
S

4. ______________ is the tendency of the body’s systems to maintain a relatively

constant or balanced internal environment.
A T M I S O L B E M

5. _______________ is the term that indicates all chemical reactions occurring in

the body.
F F E E T R O C

6. _______________ receives output from the control center.

L T A S D I

7. _______________ means farther from the attachment of a limb to the trunk.

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G T O W R H

8. _______________ is the increase in body size.

N R A E T I O R

9. The chest is _______________ to the spine.

H I A E C M L C

10. _______________ level is the basic level of organization of

the human body.

Good job! After answering this activity, you may now read
the module. Enjoy and have fun reading.

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