Chapter 4 Terms Flashcards
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Anatomy
The study of structure, including gross anatomy (structures that can be seen with the naked eye) and microscopic anatomy (structures seen under the microscope).
Body system
A group of organs and other structure that works together to carry out specific functions.
Cells
The basic units that combine to form all living tissue.
Circulatory system
A group of organs and other structures that carries oxygen-rich blood and other nutrients throughout the body and removes waste.
Digestive system
A group of organs and other structure that digests food and eliminates wastes.
Endocrine system
A group of organs and other structures that regulates and coordinates the activities on other systems by producing chemicals (hormones) that influence tissue activity.
Genitourinary
A group of organs and other structures that eliminates waste and enable reproduction.
Integumentary system
A group of organs and other structures that protects the body, retains fluids and helps to prevent infection.
Musculoskeletal system
A group of tissues and other structures that supports the body, protects internal organs, allows movement, stores minerals, manufactures blood cells and creates heat.
Nervous system
A group of organs and other structures that regulates all body functions
Organ
A structure of similar tissues acting together to perform specific body functions.
Physiology
Hove living organisms function.
E.g., movement and reproduction
Respiratory system
A group of organs and other structures that brings air into the body and removes wastes through a process called breathing/respiration.
Tissue
A collection of similar cells acting together to perform a specific body function.
Vital organs
Organs whose functions are essential to life.
EX: brain, heart and lungs.
