Anatomy I Flashcards
To understand Anatomy
the study of the organs and systems of the body
Anatomy
the study of the functions of these organs and systems
Physiology
the study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye
Gross Anatomy
the study of structures too small to be seen except through a microscope
Histology
____ the basic units of life. composed of _________. a colorless gel like substance that contains water, salt and nutrients obtained from food.
Cells.
Protoplasm
control centre of cell activities, is vitally important for reproduction
Nucleus
the production department of the cell
Cytoplasm
perform most of the cell’s activities
Organelles
outer surface of the cell
Cell membrane
human cells reproduce by dividing in half, a process referred to as ______, or indirect division.
Mitosis
the chemical process by which cells receive nutrients for cell growth and reproduction is known as
Metabolism
the process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones
Anabolism
the process of breaking down larger molecules or substances into smaller ones
Catabolism
covers and protects body surfaces and internal organs.
Epithelial tissue
suppors, protects and holds the body together
Connective tissue
carried messages to and from the brain and coordinates body functions
Nerve tissue
contracts, when stimulated, to produce motion
Muscular tissue
carries food, waste products and hormones
Liquid tissue
which removes the toxic by-products of digestion
Liver
which eliminate water and waste products
Kidneys
the body’s largest organ, which forms the external protective layer of the body
Skin
controls growth, health and reproduction
Endocrine