Quiz #1 Flashcards
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the study of structures that are visible to the naked eye
gross anatomy
understanding anatomical structures based on surface lining
surface anatomy
studying anatomy by region
regional anatomy
covering anatomy by systems
systemic anatomy
conception to end of life, broken up by section and studied
developmental anatomy
study of cells
cytology
study of tissues
histology
relationship between structure and function of A & P structures
principle of complementarity of S & F
body organization levels from atoms to entire organism
- chemical
- cellular
- tissue
- organ
- organ system
- organism
smallest unit of living things
cell
structure composed of groups of specialized cells
tissue
4 types of basic tissue
epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous
specialized structure made of tissues
organ
group of organs working together
organ system
integumentary system
hair, skin, nails, sweat and oil glands
skeletal system
all bones and associated cartilage
muscular system
skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle
nervous system
brain, spinal cord, nerves, sense organs (eye and ear)
endocrine system
glands and tissues that produce hormones
cardiovascular system
blood, heart, arteries, veins, capillaries, etc.
lymphatic and immune systems
lymph fluid, vessels, and structures.
white blood cells of immune response
respiratory system
lungs and air passages
digestive system
mouth, esophagus, stomach, small & large intestines, rectum, anus, and accessory organs (salivary glands, liver, pancreas)
urinary system
kidneys, ureter, bladder, urethra