Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
It allows manipulation of the environment, locomotion, and facial expression
Muscular System
The structure of the body parts
Anatomy
The study of large body structures seen by the eye
Gross Anatomy
Too small to be seen by the eye
Microscopic
It protects and supports body organs and provides a framework
Skeletal System
Blood vessels transport blood which carries oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and wastes
Cardiovascular System
The fast-pacing control system of the body, it responds to internal and external changes
Nervous System
Eliminates nitrogenous wastes from the body
Urinary System
Keeps blood constantly supplied with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide
Respiratory System
Picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and returns it to blood.
Lymphatic System/ Immunity
Is the set of metabolic pathways that breaks down molecules into smaller units
Catabolism
Is the set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units
Anabolism
An ability of the body to restore a functional, stable internal environment
Homeostatic Imbalance
The study if the chemical composition and reactions of living matter
Biochemistry
Milligrams/ deciliter (mg/dl) is a concentration measurement in the blood
Concentration of Solutions
Also called proton donors, substance that release hydrogen ions in detectable amounts
Acids
