Chapter 23 - Organization of the body. The human body is complex in its structure and function. This chapter provides an overview of the human body. It introduces you to the way the body is organized from the chemical level all the way up to the organ system level. You will also learn important terminology used in the clinical setting to describe body positions and parts. This chapter also focuses on how diseases develop at the genetic level. | Chapter 23 PowerPoint® to accompany Second Edition Ramutkowski Booth Pugh Thompson Whicker Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 23 Objectives 23-1 Spell, define and correctly use the Key Terms in this chapter. 23-2 Describe how the body is organized from simple to more complex levels. 23-3 List all body organs systems, their general functions, and the major organs contained in each. 23-4 Define the anatomical positions and explain its importance. Organization of the Body Objective (cont.) 23-5 Use anatomical terminology correctly. 23-6 Name the body cavities and the organs contained in each. 23-7 Explain the abdominal regions. 23-8 Explain why a basic understanding of chemistry is important in studying the body. 23-9 Describe important molecules and compounds of the human body. Organization of the Body 23-10 Label the parts of a cell and list their functions. 23-11 List and describe . | Chapter 23 PowerPoint® to accompany Second Edition Ramutkowski Booth Pugh Thompson Whicker Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 23 Objectives 23-1 Spell, define and correctly use the Key Terms in this chapter. 23-2 Describe how the body is organized from simple to more complex levels. 23-3 List all body organs systems, their general functions, and the major organs contained in each. 23-4 Define the anatomical positions and explain its importance. Organization of the Body Objective (cont.) 23-5 Use anatomical terminology correctly. 23-6 Name the body cavities and the organs contained in each. 23-7 Explain the abdominal regions. 23-8 Explain why a basic understanding of chemistry is important in studying the body. 23-9 Describe important molecules and compounds of the human body. Organization of the Body 23-10 Label the parts of a cell and list their functions. 23-11 List and describe the ways substances move across a cell membrane. 23-12 Describe the stages of cell division. 23-13 Describe the uses of the genetic techniques, DNA fingerprinting and the polymerase chain reaction. Organization of the Body Objective (cont.) 23-14 Explain how mutations occur and what effects they may produce. 23-15 Describe the different patterns of inheritance. 23-16 Describe the signs and symptoms of various genetic conditions. 23-17 Describe the locations and characteristics of the four main tissue types. Organization of the Body Objective (cont.) Introduction Human body is complex in its structure and function The body is organized from the chemical level all the way up to the organ system level. You will also learn important terminology used in the clinical setting to describe body positions and parts. Study of the Body Anatomy – study of body structure Physiology – study of function Homeostasis – maintenance of stable internal conditions Organizations of the Body .
