BIO110 Chapter 1-2, Exam 1 Flashcards
the study of form or structure
Anatomy
bigger picture of the body, anatomy seen with the naked eye
Gross or macroscopic Anatomy
need of a microscope or other device to view the cells or tissues of the body
Microscopic Anatomy
Study of Function
Physiology
Relationship between anatomy and psyhsiology
Form follows function
Building blocks of all matter
Atom
Building blocks of all life
Cells
2 or more different types of cells working together to perform and specific function.
Tissue
2 or more different types of tissue working together to perform a specific function.
Organ
2 or more different types of organs working together to perform a specific function.
Organ System
Composed of the organ system
Organisms
- Protects the body from external enviroment
- rprovides sensory info.
- regulates body temp
Integumentary System
- supports the body and anchors organs
- protects internal organs
- allows for movement with aid of muscles
- stores calcium salts
- produces blood cells
Skeletal System
- produces movement
- generates heat
- provides support to the joints
Muscular System
- allows for sensory input
- performs integration of nervous signals
- stimulates motor output
Nervous System
*coordinates the body’s activities along with other body systems
Endocrine System
- transports nutrients, wastes, and blood gases
* protects body from infection and blood loss
Cardiovascular System
*provides immunity
Lymphatic System
- delivers oxygen to blood
* removes carbon dioxide from the body (breathing, lungs)
Respiratory System
- digest food
* aborbs nutrients
Digestive System
- removes waste from the blood
- regulates blood ph
- stimulates blood cell info
Urinary System
*produces male and female sex hormones
Reproduction System
Facing front, feet vertical, hands to the side, palms facing foward
Anatomical Postition
toward the head
Superior