Chapter 1 Vocabulary Flashcards
Anatomy?
A biological science representing the study of body structures
Physiology?
A biological science representing the study of body function
Gross anatomy?
Also known as macroscopic anatomy. Examines large, visible structures
Surface anatomy?
Exterior features
Regional anatomy?
Body areas
Systemic anatomy?
Organ systems
Developmental anatomy?
From conception to death
Microscopic anatomy?
Examines cells and molecules
Cytology?
The study of cells and their structures
Histology?
The study of tissues and their structures
Cell physiology?
The processes within and between cells
Organ physiology?
The functions of specific organs
Systemic physiology?
Functions of an organ system
Pathophysiology?
Effects of diseases
Ingestion?
The taking in of food
Digestion?
The breaking of food into nutrients
Absorption?
The moving of nutrients into the blood stream
Metabolism?
The use of nutrients to extract energy or build cells/tissues
(The sum processes if all chemical reactions in the body)
Secretion?
The production and release of a substance for a specific effect
Excretion?
The removal of waste from the cell/tissues/body
Organ system?
A group of organs working together
Organism?
Interacting organ systems such as a person
Organ?
Multiple tissue types performing a major function in the body
Tissue?
Cells of similar type grouped together to perform a specific function in the body