Building Blocks of the Human Body Flashcards

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What is Anatomy?

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The study of organs and systems of the body

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What is Physiology?

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The study of normal organ function and body systems

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What is Histology or Microscopic Anatomy?

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The study of how tissues are structured and how they work. To small to be seen except through a microscope

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What are cells?

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The basic units of living matter. (Life)

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What is Mitosis?

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Cells grow and divide creating two new cells. 2 identical cells.

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What is Meiosis?

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Cell division that doesn’t create cells identical to the parent cell. 4 cells NOT identical

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What is Metabolism?

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Chemical process in which cells receive nutrients for growth and reproduction

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Anabolism

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Process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones

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Catabolism

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Process of breaking down larger molecules or substances into smaller ones

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What are the four types of tissues?

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*Epithelial Tissue
*Nerve Tissue
*Connective Tissue
*Muscular Tissue

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Function of Epithelial Tissue?

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Covers and protects body surfaces and internal organs

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Function of Connective Tissue?

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Supports, protects and holds the body together

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Function of Nerve Tissue?

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Coordinates body functions. Carries messages to and from the brain

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Function of Muscular Tissue?

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Contracts when stimulated to produce motion

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What is an organ?

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Separate body structures made up of tissues. Each of them perform certain functions.

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What are the 11 primary organs?

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*Skin
*Bones
*Cardiac Muscles
*Veins and Arteries
*Spleen
*Brain
*Stomach and Intestines
*Large Intestines
*Lungs
*Pancreas
*Ovaries

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What are body systems?

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Group of structures or organs that together preform one or more vital functions for the body

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(Body system functions)

Integumentary

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Provides protection. Regulates temperature also controls sebaceous (oil) gland and sudoriferous glands (sweat)

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(Body system functions)

Skeletal

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Provides framework and shape of the body

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(Body system functions)

Muscular

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Allows for voluntary and involuntary movement of the body

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(Body system functions)

Circulatory

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Circulates our blood, oxygen, hormones, toxins and lymph through our body

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(Body system functions)

Lymphatic

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Collects waste products. That includes toxins and transports lymph for excretion

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(Body system functions)

Nervous

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Sends and receives body messages

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(Body system functions)

Digestive

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Converts nutrients to energy for our body

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(Body system functions) Excretory
Eliminates waste/toxins from our body
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(Body system functions) Respiratory
Exchanges of oxygen and carbon dioxide to feed our cells and tissues
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(Body system functions) Endocrine
Controls release of hormones that affect hair growth, skin conditions, and energy levels
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(Body system functions) Reproductive
Determines our sex-specific characteristics and allows for procreation
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What is the building blocks (the order of cells to systems?)
Cells-Tissues-Organs-Systems