Introduction to Physiology: The Human Body

1 Copyright 2012, John P. Fisher, All Rights Reserved Introduction to physiology : The Human Body Adapted From: Textbook Of Medical physiology , 11th Ed. Arthur C. Guyton, John E. Hall Chapter 1 John P. Fisher Copyright 2012, John P. Fisher, All Rights Reserved Organization of the Body Anatomical Directions Sagittal plane Transverse plane Inferior Superior Posterior Frontal plane Anterior Lateral Medial Lateral Inferior Superior Anterior Posterior 2 Copyright 2012, John P. Fisher, All Rights Reserved Organization of the Body Anatomical Directions Left To the left of the body Right To the right of the body Lateral Toward the side, away from the midsagittal plane Medial Toward the midsagittal plane, away from the side Anterior Toward the front of the body Posterior Toward the back (rear) of the body Superior Toward the top of the body Inferior Toward the bottom of the body Copyright 2012, John P.

• Gastrointestinal System • Nutrients, including carbohydrates, fatty acids, and amino acids, are absorbed from ingested food, through the walls of the gastrointestinal tract, and into the extracellular fluid of circulating blood • Hepatic System • The liver acts to chemically modify ingested, but difficult to absorb, nutrients

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