chapter 1 Flashcards
(33 cards)
anatomy
structure of body parts
gross anatomy
study of body structures w/out use of microscope
histology
study of microscopic structures such as tissues
systematic anatomy
within system, ex. cardiovascular
regional anatomy
select area, ex. head or torso
pathological anatomy
structural changes associated with disease
physiology
function of body parts
pathophysiology
disease dysfunction
endocrinology
hormonal control
renal physiology
kidney function
immunology
study of body’s defense system
Levels of organization ___ in complexity.
increase
Name the 7 levels of organization.
- atom
- molecule
- cell
- tissue
- organ
- organ system
- organism
What are the four types of tissues?
- epithelial
- connective
- muscle
- nervous
integumentary
skin
skeletal
bones
muscular
movement
nervous
fast communication
endocrine helps with __ communication
slow
cardiovascular
pump blood
lymphatic/immune
defense
respiratory
CO2 out, O2 in
digestive
absorb nutrients
urinary
excrete waste