Exam 1 (Chapters 1-3) Flashcards
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Anatomy
Study of the body’s structure
Gross Anatomy
Study of the larger structures of the body-visible without magnification
Microscopic Anatomy
Study of structures you can only see under a microscope
Cytology
Study of cells
Histology
Study of tissue
Regional Anatomy
Study of interrelationships of ll structures in a specific body region.
Systemic Anatomy
Study of structures that make up a discrete body system (one organ at a time)
Physiology
Study of the Body’s Function
Homeostasis
State of steady internal conditions
Levels of organization in the body
Subatomic Particles
Atoms
Molecules
Organelles
Cells
Tissues
Organs
Organ Systems
Organisms
Biosphere
Cell
Smallest functioning unit of a living organism
Organelles
Mitochondria, nucleus, Golgi Body
Tissue
Group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function
Organ
Anatomically distinct structure of the body composed of two or more tissue types
Organ Systems
Group of Organs that work together to perform major functions
Integumentary System
Internal Body structures-sensory receptors-Hair skin nails
Skeletal System
Supports the body- enables movement- Cartilage, bones, Joints
Muscular System
Enables movement-helps maintain temperature-Skeletal muscles, tendons
Nervous System
Detects and processes sensory information- activates bodily responses-Brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves.
Endocrine System
Secretes hormones- Regulates bodily processes- Pituitary gland, thyroid gland, pancreas, testes, ovaries
Cardiovascular System
Delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues- Equalizes temp in the body- Heart, blood vessels
Lymphatic System
Returns fluid to blood- defends against pathogens- thymus, lymph nodes, spleen, lymphatic vessels
Respiratory System
Removes Carbon Dioxide from the body- delivers oxygen to the blood- nasal passage, trachea, lungs
Digestive System
Processes food for use by body- removes wastes from undigested foods- stomach, liver, gall bladder, and intestines