HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY WITH PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (Lecture)

Assignment Submitted by: Rayne Chloie Lasta BSPh-1

Professor: Dr. Martin Migriño Date: 2-22-23

1.What is Anatomical Position and what is the purpose in our study of Anatomy and Physiology?
The concept "anatomical position" describes the orientation, location, movement, and direction of an
organism's body. It describes a person standing straight with the palms of the hands facing front, the face turned
forward, and the upper limbs hanging to the sides. When lying face up, a person is supine, and when facing down,
they are prone. The position of the body can affect the description of body parts relative to each other.
The existence of these anatomical configurations, according to the video clip, could actually save lives. It is a
manner of describing an organism's anatomy that makes it clear which section of the body is being discussed
regardless of which way the organism is looking or where its appendages or limbs are located. No matter how an
organism moves or what position it is in, it is important to be able to describe its many parts with clarity using
anatomical position. This makes it simpler to prevent misinterpretation while talking about anatomy. The anatomical
position offers a precise and consistent approach to characterize these structures, which is why it is crucial for
understanding human anatomy and physiology. Several anatomical terminology are used to define specific anatomical
positions in relation to standardized positions. For instance, proximal and distal describe the distance between you and
something, while posterior or dorsal refers to your back. When anatomical terminology are utilized consistently, they
become understandable.

2. What is an Atom? How is it related to the study of Human anatomy and physiology?
An atom is the smallest particle of an element that has the chemical characteristics of that element. An
element is composed of atoms of only one kind. For example, the element carbon is composed of only carbon atoms,
and the element oxygen is composed of only oxygen atoms. An element, or an atom of that element, often is
represented by a symbol. Usually the first letter or letters of the element’s name are used—for example, C for carbon,
H for hydrogen, Ca for calcium, and Cl for chlorine.
Atom is related to the study of Human anatomy and physiology in a way that the molecules that make up the
cells of the body are made of atoms. At the most basic level, all organisms are made of a combination of atoms. They
contain atoms that combine together to form molecules. In multicellular organisms, such as animals, molecules can
interact to form cells that combine to form tissues, which make up organs. Every day, our bodies take in new atoms
from the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the liquids we drink. These atoms are incorporated into our cells and fuel
the chemical processes that keep us alive.

3. What do you understand about Organic and Inorganic composition of Human Body?
During my 1st semester in this Pharmacy program, we have enrolled this so called “Inorganic Chemistry.”
With that, we have learned that Inorganic compounds are important in the body and responsible for many simple
significant functions. The major inorganic compounds are water (H2O), bimolecular oxygen (O2), carbon dioxide
(CO2), and some acids, bases, and salts. The body is composed of 60–75% water. Oxygen is required by all cells for
cellular metabolism and circulating blood must be well oxygenated for maintenance of life.

Subject: HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY WITH PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (Lecture)

Submitted by: Rayne Chloie L. Lasta BSPh-1
Date: 2-22-23
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY WITH PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (Lecture)
Assignment Submitted by: Rayne Chloie Lasta BSPh-1
Professor: Dr. Martin Migriño Date: 2-22-23

And in this 2nd semester, we finally enrolled the Organic Chemistry wherein we would tackle about organic
compounds which are carbon-containing ones. Examples could be carbohydrates, sugars, lipids, amino acids, and
proteins. They are the vital sources of energy in the body. The structure of the body is mostly made up of proteins.
Lipids are needed for building certain structures, such as cell membranes. Lipids are also stored and used as a reserve.
Nucleic acids are used to form genetic material. That is how essential they are to human body.

4. Homeostasis (As told during discussion to be included in the assignment)

I could incorporate homeostasis with the word “balance.” According to the video clip, death is the loss or the
failure of homeostasis. Homeostasis the existence and maintenance of a relatively constant environment within the
body. A small amount of fluid surrounds each cell of the body. For cells to function normally, the volume,
temperature, and chemical content—conditions known as variables. The trillions of cells in the human body do not
function independently of each other but must work together to maintain homeostasis. For example, heart cells must
contract at a rate that ensures adequate delivery of blood, skeletal muscles of respiration must contract at a rate that
ensures oxygenation of blood, and kidney cells must regulate blood volume and remove waste products. The nervous
system can stimulate or inhibit the activities of these and other structures to help maintain homeostasis. Homeostasis
indeed plays a major role in the proper functioning of the body.

Subject: HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY WITH PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (Lecture)

Submitted by: Rayne Chloie L. Lasta BSPh-1
Date: 2-22-23