RAD ANA Flashcards
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the study, classification, and description of the structure and organs of the human body
Anatomy
deals with the processes and functions of the body, or how the body parts work.
physiology
The lowest level of organization is the
chemical level.
Various chemicals in the form of molecules are organized to form___
cells
the basic structural and functional unit of all living tissue.
cell
cohesive groups of similar cells that, together with their intercellular material, perform a specific function.
Tissues
tissues that cover internal and external surfaces of the body, including the lining of vessels and organs, such as the stomach and the intestines
Epithelial
supportive tissues that bind together and support various structures
Connective
tissues that make up the substance of a muscle.
Muscular
tissues that make up the substance of nerves and nerve centers
Nervous
how many systems in an organism`
10
study of bones
osteology
study of joints
Arthrology
hoy many bones in our body
206
To support and protect many soft tissues of the body.
skeletal system
To allow movement through interaction with the muscles to form a system of levers
skeletal system
To produce blood cells
skeletal system
To store calcium.
skeletal system
The circulatory system is composed of the following:
cardiovascular and lymphatic system
The cardiovascular organs—
blood, and blood vessels
The lymphatic system—
lymph nodes, lymph vessels, lymph glands, and spleen
To distribute oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the body.
circulatory system
To carry cell waste and carbon dioxide from the cells.
circulatory system
To transport water, electrolytes, hormones, and enzymes
circulatory system