Building Blocks of the Human Body

Question 1

What is Anatomy?

Answer 1

The study of organs and systems of the body

Question 2

What is Physiology?

Answer 2

The study of normal organ function and body systems

Question 3

What is Histology or Microscopic Anatomy?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What are cells?

Answer 4

The basic units of living matter. (Life)

Question 5

What is Mitosis?

Answer 5

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

Question 6

What is Meiosis?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What is Metabolism?

Answer 7

Chemical process in which cells receive nutrients for growth and reproduction

Question 8

Anabolism

Answer 8

Process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones

Question 9

Catabolism

Answer 9

Process of breaking down larger molecules or substances into smaller ones

Question 10

What are the four types of tissues?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Function of Epithelial Tissue?

Answer 11

Covers and protects body surfaces and internal organs

Question 12

Function of Connective Tissue?

Answer 12

Supports, protects and holds the body together

Question 13

Function of Nerve Tissue?

Answer 13

Coordinates body functions. Carries messages to and from the brain

Question 14

Function of Muscular Tissue?

Answer 14

Contracts when stimulated to produce motion

Question 15

What is an organ?

Answer 15

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

Question 16

What are the 11 primary organs?

Answer 16

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

Question 17

What are body systems?

Answer 17

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

Question 18

(Body system functions)

Integumentary

Answer 18

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

Question 19

(Body system functions)

Skeletal

Answer 19

Provides framework and shape of the body

Question 20

(Body system functions)

Muscular

Answer 20

Allows for voluntary and involuntary movement of the body

Question 21

(Body system functions)

Circulatory

Answer 21

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

Question 22

(Body system functions)

Lymphatic

Answer 22

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

Question 23

(Body system functions)

Nervous

Answer 23

Sends and receives body messages

Question 24

(Body system functions)

Digestive

Answer 24

Converts nutrients to energy for our body

Question 25

(Body system functions) Excretory

Answer 25

Eliminates waste/toxins from our body

Question 26

(Body system functions) Respiratory

Answer 26

Exchanges of oxygen and carbon dioxide to feed our cells and tissues

Question 27

(Body system functions) Endocrine

Answer 27

Controls release of hormones that affect hair growth, skin conditions, and energy levels

Question 28

(Body system functions) Reproductive

Answer 28

Determines our sex-specific characteristics and allows for procreation

Question 29

What is the building blocks (the order of cells to systems?)

Answer 29

Cells-Tissues-Organs-Systems