Body structure and organisation Flashcards
An immature cell that can develop into all types of blood cells including white, red and platelets
Hematopoietic
Part of the immune system. It keeps body fluid levels in balance and defends the body against infections
Lymphatic system
Bones, Muscles and joints. Gives your body its structure and support.
Musculoskeletal System
Aka circulatory system. Network of organs that supplies oxygen and nutrients to the body cells while removing waste
Cardiovascular system
Takes up oxygen from the air and expels the unwanted carbon dioxide. Main organ of this system are the lungs
Respiratory System
Sends messages back and forth between the brain and body. Includes the brain, spinal cord and a complex network of nerves
Neurological System
Part of the body that food and liquids pass through as they are digested and absorbed
Alimentary system
Contains kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Purpose is to eliminate waste from the body.
Urinary system
Allows organisms to reproduce.
Reproductive system
Network of glands and organs that produce hormones to regulate many bodily functions
Endocrine System
Cranium
Part of the skull that encloses the brain
Space in your chest that contains organs, blood vessels, nerves and other important body structures
Thoracic
Part of the body between the chest and pelvis that contains many organs like pancreas, stomach, intestines.
Abdominal
Thin tissue forming the outer layer of a body surface and lining the alimetary canal and other hollow structures
Epithelial
Single cell layer that lines all of the blood vessels and regulates exchanges between the bloodstream and the surrounding tissues.
Endothelial
Made up of cells that are shaped somewhat like cubes
Cuboidal
Thin, flat cells that look like fish scales and are found in the tissue that forms the surface of the skin, lining of the hollow organs of the body, and the lining of the respiratory and digestive tracts
Squamous
Type of cell that is shaped like a column
Columnar
Process by which living organisms maintain a state of balance and stability while adjusting to internal and external changes
homeostasis
Made up of closely packed cells that appear to be arranged in layers because they’re different sizes.
Pseudostratified
Smallest subunit of all muscular tissue and organs throughout the body
Myocytes
Close long term relationship between two or more organisms of different species
Symbiosis
Study of life
biology
Consists of protons and neutrons that make up the nucleus, and electrons that orbit around the nucleus.
Atom
Made up of one or more atoms
Molecule
To do with the parietal peritoneum and visceral peritoneum.
Peritoneal
Thin membrane that lines your lungs and the inside of your cavity
Pleural
Interaction between two or more things when the combined effect is greater than if you added the things on their own
Synergism
Internal organs of the body
Visceral
Study of disease
Pathology
Bodys outer layer. Consists of hair, nails, skin and glands. Largest organ of the body
Integumentary
Any compound that contains carbon is
Organic compound
Any atom or group of atoms that bears one or more positive or negative electrical charges
Ion
Substances that become ions in solution and acquire the capacity to conduct electricity
electrolytes
Substance that is made up of only one type of atom and cannot be broken down into other substances
Element
Subatomic particle with a positive electrical charge
Proton
A subatomic particle with a negative electrical charge
Electron
Subatomic particle with a neutral charge
Neutron
Large class of chemical compounds in which one or more atoms of carbon are linked to atoms of other elements
Organic compounds
Substance that is not chemically reactive or inactive in a given reaction medium
inert compound
K+
Potassium ion
Mg
Magnesium
Na+
Sodium
Ca
Calcium
