Quiz 3 - Ch 5 & 6 Flashcards
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Anatomy
Study of the structure of the body
Physiology
Study of how the body functions
Homeostasis
Ability of the body systems to work together and sustain life and keep the body functioning normally
Cell
Smallest functioning unit of the body
body tissues
Group of specific cells with similar structure and function
Organs
Body structures formed by the combination of 2 or more different types of tissue
Body systems
Groups of organs functioning together for a common purpose
Organism
Several body systems make up a complete living entity
Integumentary
Protects against harmful pathogens and chemicals and regulates temperature
Skeletal
Supports and protects internal organs, stores minerals, and locations of blood cell formation
Muscular
Controls skeletal movement and heat production`
Nervous
Recognizes and interprets sensory stimuli and regulates responses to stimuli by coordinating other body systems
Respiratory
Exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air and circulating blood
Digestive
Breaks down food to usable molecules to be absorbed by the body and eliminates waste products
Urinary
Removes waste products and regulates balance of water and salt
Endocrine
Produces and regulates hormones
Reproductive
Regulates sexual reproduction and development of male and female sexual characteristics
Lymphatic
returns excessive tissue fluid to the blood stream and defends against disease
Circulatory
Transports oxygen, nutrients, and waste products
Toward the interior
Deep
Toward the back
Posterior
In front of before
Anterior
The back side
Dorsal
Toward the surface
Superficial