Basic Anatomy Flashcards
Study of structure and relationship between body parts
Anatomy
Study of the function of body parts and the body as a whole
Physiology
Study of the body parts visible to the naked eye
Gross Anatomy
Study of tissues at the microscopic level
Histology
Study of cells at the microscopic level
Cytology
Study of how the nervous system functions
Neurophysiology
Smallest unit of life
Cell
Maintenance of stable, internal conditions within specific limits
Homeostasis
Specialized bodies within the cell that perform specific cellular functions
Organelles
Group of similar cells performing a common function
Tissue
Group of different kinds of tissues working together to perform an activity
Organ
Two or more organs working together to perform an activity
Organ System
System possessing the characteristics of living things
Organism