Anatomy Flashcards
anatomy
The study of the structure/morphology of the human body and its parts
physiology
The study of the functions of the human body and its parts
The structure of organs and parts of the human body
determines the function
define: subatomic particles
protons, neutrons, and electrons that make up calls
define: molecule
particles consisting of atoms joined together (water, glucose)
define: macromolecule
large particles consisting of molecules (DNA, protein)
define: atom
tiny particles that make up chemicals (hydrogen, carbon)
define: organelle
functional part of the cell (mitochondrion, lysosome)
define: cell
basic unit of structure and functions (muscle, nerve, or blood cell)
define: tissue
layer or mass of cells with specific function (adipose tissue)
define: organ
a group of different tissues with a function (heart, kidney, stomach)
define: organ system
group of organs with common function (digestive system)
define: organism
composed of organ systems interacting (human)
all materials, living or non-living, are composed of chemicals, which consist of atoms. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
