Chapter 1: The Human Body Flashcards
(52 cards)
Anatomy
Study of the structures of the body
Physiology
Study of how the structures function in the body
The levels of structural hierarchy
- ) Atoms
- ) molecules
- ) organelle
- ) cell
- ) tissue
- ) organ
- ) organ system
- ) whole organism
The Integumentary System
External body covering protects deep tissue
Skeletal system
Protects and supports the body
Muscular system
Manipulation of environment and produces heat
Nervous system
The control center of the body
Endocrine system
The releasing of hormones through the body
Cardiovascular system
Pumps blood to the heart
Lymphatic system
Returns fluid back to the blood
Respiratory system
Breathing
Digestive system
Breaks down food
Urinary system
Gets rid of nitrogenous waste from the body
Male reproductive system
Production of sperm for reproduction of offspring
Female reproductive system
Production of egg for reproduction of offspring
Negative feedback
Blood pressure and body temperature
Positive feedback
Blood clotting and childbirth
Superior (cranial)
Towards the head or upper part of a structure or body
Inferior (caudal)
Away from the head and or towards the lower part of a structure or body
Ventral (anterior)
Toward or at the front of the body
Dorsal (Posterior)
Towards or at the back of the body
Medial
Towards or at the midline of the body
Lateral
Away from the midline of the body
Proximal
Closer to the origin of the body part or point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk (limbs only)
