Anatomy and physiology Flashcards
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Anatomy (branch of biology)
identification and description of living things (digestive system incuding gallbldder and stomach)
Physiology
studies the function of the body and how it works (manual of the body)
Pathology
branch of medical science that involves the study and diagnosis of disease through the examination of surgically removed organs,tissues(biopsy) samples, bodily fluids and in some cases the whole body (autopsy)
Homeostasis
The body’s natural desire to remain unchanged (how our body systems work together to maintain a stable internal environment
Levels or organizations
Cells,tissues,oragns,oragns systems,organism
Cell
Bais cunit of body structure each cell has the same basic makeup but functions,size,and shape may be different
Tissue
group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function
Organ
group of tissues working together to perform a similar function
Organ system
group of organs working together to perform a similar function
Organism
group of organ systems working together to create a mammal
The 11 organ systems are
Circulatory(cardiovascular),Digestive,Endocrine,Integumentary,Muscular,Nervous,Reproductive,Respiratory,Skeletal,Urinary,Lymphatic
Epithelial tissue
Covers/lines the internal and external body surfaces
Connective tissues
Glue that holds the body together,found under the skin,at joints between tissues and organs and in the blood,insulates and transports substances.
Ligaments
Tissues that connect bones together
Cartilage
Tissues that cushions joints
Tendons
Tissues that attach muscle to bones
Bone
Hardest connective tissue
Blood
Fluid transport tissue
Muscle tissue
allows the body to move and carry out important functions by lenghtening and contracting. The 3 types are cardiac,smooth and skeletal.
Skeletal
bundle of tissue fibers attached to bones
Cardiac
striated (lined) muscles that pumps blood throughout the body found in the heart only
Smooth
found in hallow parts in the body,involuntary system
Nervous tissue
Relays info to and from the brain and through the body
Specialized cells found in the body
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