A & P Unit 1 basics Flashcards
Anatomy
the study of the structures of the body
physiology
the study of how the structures within the body move and function
9 biological levels of organization
- atoms
- molecules
- macro-molecules
- organelles
- cells
- tissues
- organs
- organ systems
- organism
examples of atoms
C, H, O, N
examples of molecules
CH4, H20, H2, O2
examples of macro-molecules
sugars and fats
examples organelles
mitochondria
examples of cells
red blood cells
examples of tissues
muscles
what is the smallest unit of matter
atoms
7 functions of living organisms
- movement
- sensitivity
- respiration
- nutrition
- growth
- reproduction
- excretion
movement
organisms can move without influence
sensitivity
organism can respond to surroundings (senses)
respiration
organism can take oxygen into cells to then remove carbon dioxide out of the cells and the body
nutrition
light, carbon dioxide, water (plants) ; food to be able to break down (humans)