1. Animal structure and function Flashcards
the study of structure and the relationships among. the structures
anatomy
the study of how body structures function
physiology
integrated group of similar cells that perform a common function
tissue
perform a specific task and is made up of two or more tissue types
organ
consist of multiple organs working together to perform a vital body function
organ system
organ systems functioning together as an integrated, coordinated unit
organism
what are the four major categories of tissue
epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous
this tissue covers the surfaces of the body
epithelial tissue
this acts as the barrier to mechanical injury, invasion by microorganisms, and fluid loss
epithelial tissue
what are the two roles of epithelial tissue
absorption and secretion