Exam 1 Flashcards
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Define anatomy and physiology.
Anatomy: The study of the human body’s structures and workings.
Physiology: The study of how the body functions.
Describe the levels of structural organization of living organisms.
Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system.
A group of cells that have similar structure, and that function together as a unit.
Tissue
A group of tissues that performs a specific function.
Organ
Describe an organ system.
Groups of organs within the body.
Components of Integumentary System (6).
epidermis, dermis, hypodermis, associated glands, hair, and nails.
Components of Skeletal System (5).
bones and connective tissue, including cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.
Components of Muscular System (3).
Skeletal Muscle, Smooth Muscle, and Cardiac Muscle
Components of Lymphatic System (5).
bone marrow, spleen, thymus gland, lymph nodes, and the tonsils.
Components of Respiratory System (6).
nose, pharynx. larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
Components of Digestive System (6).
mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus.
Components of Nervous System (4).
brain, spinal cord, sensory organs, and all of the nerves.
Components of Endocrine System (8).
Hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenals, pineal body, ovaries, and testes.
Components of Cardiovascular System (6).
Heart, blood vessels, arteries, veins, capillaries, and blood.
Components of Urinary System (5).
kidneys, renal pelvis, ureters, bladder and urethra.
Components of Reproductive System (8).
ovaries, the fallopian tubes, the uterus, the cervix, and the vagina.
prostate, the testes, and the penis.
