Chapter: 1 - Intro, 5, 8, 9 Flashcards
What are the levels of organization?
Atoms→molecules→ cells→tissues→organs→ organ systems→ organisms→population of species→ecosystem of different species →biosphere
How many organ systems does a human have?
11
What is cytology?
Study of the cells
How many cells does an adult have?
60 - 100 trillion
What is histology?
Study of tissues
What are the four families of tissues?
Epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous
What are the two skeletal systems?
Axial and appendicular
What organs/ components is the skeletal system made of?
Bones, cartilages, and joints & bone marrow
What are the primary functions of bones, cartilages, and joints?
Support, protect, soft tissues; bones store minerals
What is the primary function of bone marrow?
Site of blood cell production (red marrow); storage of energy reserves in fat cells (yellow marrow)
What organs/ components make up the muscular system?
Skeletal muscles & tendons, aponeuroses
What is the primary functions of skeletal muscles?
Provide skeletal movement control entrances to digestive and respiratory tracts and exits of digestive and urinary tracts; produce heat; support skeleton; protect soft tissues
What is the primary function of tendons and aponeuroses?
Harness forces of contraction to perform specific tasks
What are the organ/ components to the nervous system?
CNS - Brain, spinal cord, special senses
& PNS
What is the primary function of the CNS?
Acts as A control center for the nervous system: processes information: provides short term control over activities of other systems
What is the primary function of the brain?
Performs complex integrative functions: directs many simple involuntary activities
What is the primary function the of spinal cord?
Relays information to and from brain: performs less-complex integrative functions: directs many simple involuntary activities
What is the primary function of special senses?
Provide sensory input to the brain relating to sight, hearing, smell, taste, and equilibrium
What is the primary function of the peripheral nervous system?
Links CNS with other systems and with sense organs
What are the organs/ components of the cardiovascular system?
Heart; Blood vessels: arteries, capillaries, and veins; blood
What is the primary function of the heart?
Propels blood and maintains blood pressure
What is the primary function of blood vessels?
Distribute blood around the body
What is the primary function of arteries?
Carry blood from heart to capillaries
What is the primary function of veins?
Return blood from capillaries to the heart