Building Blocks Of The Human Body Flashcards
Anatomy
Study of the organs and systems of the body
Gross anatomy
Study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye
Physiology
Study of the structure and function of the organs and systems
Histology
Study of structures too small to see without aid of a microscope
Cells
Basic units of living matter (life)
Protoplasm
Gel like substance containing water salt and neutrients obtained from Food
Three basic parts of a cell
- Nucleus
- cytoplasm
- cell membrane
Nucleus
Control center of cell activities vital to reproduction
Cytoplasm
Production department of a cell side of most chemical activities were organelles store nutrients
Cell membrane
Outer surface And enclosing structure of the cell
Mitosis
Indirect division cells reproduce by dividing in half
Metabolism
Chemical process in which cells receive nutrients for growth and reproduction
2 phases of metabolism
Anabolism - building up larger molecules from smaller ones
Catabolism - Breaking down of large molecules into smaller ones
Tissues
Groups of cells of the same kind
5 primary type of tissues
Epithelial
Connective
Nerve
Muscular
Liquid