chapter 1- the human body Flashcards
definition of anatomy
study of structure, observation
definition of physiology
study of function, experimental
level of organization
chemical, molecular, macromolecules, organelles, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organismal
integumentary system- organs and function
skin, sweat glands, oil glands, hair, nails. protects deep tissue.
lymphatic system- organs and function
red bone marrow, thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels. disposes of debris in lymphatic stream
cardiovascular- organs and function
heart and blood vessels. heart pumps blood, vessels transport throughout body.
urinary- organs and function
kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra. eliminates nitrogenous waste from body
male reproductive- organs and function
prostate gland, penis, testes, scrotum, ductus deferens. production of offspring.
female reproductive- organs and function
mammary glands, ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina. production of offspring
skeletal
bone, cartilage, ligaments. protects and supports organs
endocrine- organs and function
glands that produce and secrete hormones. regulate processes
nervous- organs and function
brain, spinal column, nerves. senses and responds to stimuli
respiratory- organs and function
nasal cavity, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs. gas exchange
digestive/gi- organs and function
oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, liver, large intestine, rectum, anus. breaks food into absorbable units that enter blood.
muscular- organs and function
muscles and tendons, allows manipulation of environment, locomotion, and facial expression.