Chapter 1 Defin. Flashcards
Anatomy
Study of structure/morphology of human body and parts derived from Greek “a cutting up”
Phsyiology
Study of function of human body; Greek for “Relationship & Nature”
Subatomic Particles
Protons, neutrons, electrons that make up cells
Atom
Tiny particles that make up chemicals (i.e Hydrogen/carbon)
Molecule
Particles of atoms joined together
Macromolecule
large particles consisting of molecules
What are some macromolecules?
Lipids, DNA, Protein, Carbs
Organelle
Functional part of a cell
cell
The basic unit of structure and living
What are some examples of types of cells?
Muscle, Nerve, or blood cells
Tissue
layer of mass of cells with specific functions (ie. adipose tissue
Organ
group of different tissues with a function (heart, kidney, stomach)
organ system
group of organs with common function (digestive system)
Organism
composed of organ systems interacting (human)
The levels of organization
atom, molecule, macromolecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism