ch6: body struct + organ syst vocab Flashcards
1
Q
system
A
multiple organs working together to perform a complex function
2
Q
organ
A
body tissues working together to perform a specific function
3
Q
anatomical position
A
standing straight, arms at sides, eyes and palms facing forward, legs parallel
4
Q
midline
A
divides the body in equal halves from head to feet
5
Q
homeostasis
A
when the body is in a balanced stable state
6
Q
rugae
A
folds in the stomach lining that aid digestion
