Chapter 2: Body Organization Flashcards
cytology
the study of cells and their function
What function do cells perform for the body?
reproduction
hormone secretion
energy production
excretion
What are the functions for special cells?
muscle contraction
electrical impulse transmission
What makes up a cell?
nucleus
cytoplasm
cell membrane
histology
the study of tissue
How are tissues formed?
When like cells are grouped together to perform an activity
What are the 4 types of tissue?
Muscle
Epithelial
Connective
Nervous
Muscle tissues
composed of muscle fibers and produces movement in the body by contracting
What are the 3 types of basic muscles?
skeletal
smooth
cardiac
Skeletal muscle
attached to the bones
Smooth muscle
internal organs like intestine and uterus
cardiac muscle
only in the heart
Epithelial Tissue
Found as a lining for internal organs and covering for the skin
What and where are the different functions for epithelial tissue?
Form a protective barrier - skin
absorb - lining of intestine
secrete - sweat glands
excrete wastes - kidney tubules
What is the purpose of connective tissue?
to support and protect
name the 4 forms of connective tissue
adipose
bone
cartilage
tendons
Nervous tissue
composed of neurons that allows for conduction of electrical impulses between brain and rest of the body
What does the nervous tissue form?
brain
spinal cord
nerves
What 3 types of tissue does the stomach contain?
muscle fibers
nerve tissue
epithelial tissue
What is the purpose of an integumentary system?
A 2 way barrier and regulates temperature
What organs are in the integumentary system?
skin Hair Nails Sweat glands Sebaceous glands
What is the purpose of a musculoskeletal system?
To support and protect body. Form blood cells and stores minerals. And produces movement
What organs are in the musculoskeletal system?
Bones
Joints
Muscles
What is the purpose of the cardiovascular system?
pumps blood to transport nutrients, oxygen, and wastes
What organs are in the cardiovascular system?
Heart
Arteries
Veins
What is the function of the blood (hematic) system
transports oxygen, protects, and controls bleeding
What organs are in the blood system?
plasma
erythrocytes
leukocytes
platelets
What is the purpose of the lymphatic system?
Protects body
What organs are in the lymphatic system?
Lymph nodes Lymphatic vessels Spleen Thymus gland tonsils
What is the purpose of the respiratory system?
obtains oxygen and removes carbon dioxide
What organs are in the respiratory system?
Nasal cavity Pharynx Larynx Trachea Bronchial tubes Lungs
What is the purpose of the gastrointestinal system?
To ingest, digest, and absorb nutrients
What organs are in the gastrointestinal system?
oral cavity pharynx esophagus stomach small intestine colon liver and gallbladder pancreas
What is the function of the urinary system?
filters waste and removes from body
What organs are in the urinary system?
kidneys
ureters
urinary bladder
urethra
What is the purpose of the female reproductive system?
Provides eggs and provides place for baby
What organs are in the female reproductive system?
ovaries fallopian tubes uterus vagina vulva breast
What is the male reproductive system
produces sperm