Body Systems & Physiological, Psychological Effects of Massage Flashcards
1
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Levels of Organization
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- Cells
- Tissues
- Organs
- Systems
2
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basic unit of structure and function in the human body.
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Cells
3
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group of specialized cells that work together to perform the same function.
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Tissues
4
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four basic types of tissues:
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- Nerve Tissue
- Muscle Tissue
- Epithelial Tissue
- Connective Tissue
5
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carries impulses back and forth to the brain from the body.
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Nerve Tissue
6
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contract and shorten, making body parts move.
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Muscle Tissue
7
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types of muscle tissue (3)
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- skeletal
- cardiac
- smooth
8
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covers the surfaces of the body, inside (lining/covering of internal organs) and outside (layer of skin).
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Epithelial Tissue
9
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*connects all parts of the body and provides support.
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Connective Tissue
10
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group of two or more different types of tissue that work together to perform a specific function.
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Organs
11
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their task is generally more complex than that of the tissue.
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Organs
