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anatomy is the study of ______ of an organism
structure
physiology is the study of how an organism’s body ______
functions
the cells are the
smallest unit in all living things
tissues are
similar cells with a common function
organs are made up of
two or more types of tissues
a _____ is a group of organs working together towards a common goal
system
an organism is the
highest level of structural organization for an individual
the skeletal system function is to
provide support and protection. it also gives the body its shape
skeletal system organs
bones, ligaments, cartilage, and joints
the nervous system’s function is to
detect impulses from the senses and it’s also the control system
the nervous system organs
brain, spinal cord, nerves, and senses
the circulatory system’s function is to
transport nutrients and gases around the body
the circulatory system’s organs are
heart, blood vessels, and blood
the respiratory system’s function is to
exchange gases through oxygen and CO2
the major organs of the respiratory system are
lungs, sinuses, and diaphragm
the digestive system’s function is to
break down and absorb food
the major organs of the digestive system include
mouth,esophagus, stomach, liver, intestines, and gallbladder
the muscular system’s function is to
provide movement for all parts of the body
the major organs of the muscular system are
skeletal and smooth muscles
integumentary system’s function is to
protect the body, regulate its temperature, and to prevent water loss
the major organs of the integumentary system are
skin, hair, nails
the lymphatic system’s function is to
fight off infections and provide fluid for cells
the major organs of the lymphatic system include
spleen, thymus gland, lymphatic vessels, and lymphnodes
the excretory system’s function is to
remove waste from the blood
