Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
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Integumentary System
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Skin, Hair and Nails
2
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Skeletal System
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Bones, Joints and Ligaments
3
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Muscular System
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Muscles
4
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Nervous system
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Brain, spinal cord and nerves
5
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Cardiovascular system
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the heart and blood vessels
5
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Endocrine system
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glands which produce hormones
6
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Lymphatic system
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lymph nodes and vessels
7
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Respiratory System
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nose, trachea and lungs
8
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Digestive system
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alimentary canal
9
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Urinary system
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kidneys, bladder, ureters and urethra
10
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Reproductive system
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male and female
11
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Four main elements make up 99% the body:
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- Carbon C
- Hydrogen H
- Oxygen O2
- Nitrogen N
12
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Levels of Structural Organisation of the Body
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- Atoms combine to form molecules.
- Molecules are created when different atom joins together.
- Cells are created when different molecules join. Cells are the smallest units of all living things.
- Tissues are created when cells of similar types grow together.
- Tissues combine to form organs.
- Organs are made up of different types of tissues.
- Organs combine to create organ systems.
- Organ systems combine to form a complete organism.
13
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Necessary functions of organisms
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- Organisation
- Maintain Boundaries
- Movement
- Responsiveness
- Digestion
- Metabolism
- Excretion
- Reproduction
- Growth
- Differentiation
- Respiration
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