Ch 2. Flashcards
Used to distinguish different animals from each other
Classification system
Any living thing
Organism
Name used in everyday conversation
Common name
Based on taxonomy of animal
Scientific animal
Bones that form a segmented spinal column
Vertebrae
Animals are in
Kingdom animalia
Animal with a backbone
Vertebrate
Animal with no backbone
Invertebrate
Species that has mammary glands
Mammal
Cell division for growth and repair
Mitosis
Splitting two cells
Cell division
Cell division for sexual reproduction
Meiosis
Difference in cell that allows them to do unique activities
Cell specialization
Cluster of cells that are alike
Tissue
Covers body surfaces and lines body cavities
Epithelial tissue
Holds and supports a body parts
Connective tissue
Creates movement of body parts
Muscular tissue
Responds to stimuli and transmits nerve impulses
Nervous tissue
Group of tissues
Organ
Group of organs
Organ system
Study of form shape and appearance of animal
Anatomy
Study of the functions of cells
Physiology
Stability of internal enviornment
Homeostasis
Hard tissue that form the skeleton
Bone
Rubbery tissue
Cartilage
Cartilage formed in layers
Growth plate
Material found in medullary cavity
Marrow
Creates movements and posture
Muscular system
Provides framework for the body
Skeletal system
Breaks food into smaller parts
Digestive system
Governs gas exchange/ breathing
Respiratory system
Nutrients and oxygen are moved by
Circulatory system
Rids the body of waste
Excretory system
Circulates clear fluid known ad lymp
Lymphatic system
Coordinates body activity
Nervous system
The skin
Integumentary system
Produces offspring
Reproductive system
