Chapter 5 Key Terms Flashcards
Be familiar with definitions and core concepts of basic anatomy/physiology.
The study of body structure.
Anatomy
The system made up of the heart and the blood vessels; the circulatory system.
Cardiovascular System
A word root with an added vowel that can be joined with other words, roots, or suffixes to form a new word.
Combining Form
System by which food travels through the body and is digested, or broken down into absorbable forms.
Digestive System
System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions.
Endocrine System
The system of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement.
Musculoskeletal System
The system of brain, spinal cord, and nerves that govern sensation, movement, and thought.
Nervous System
The study of body function.
Physiology
Word part added to the beginning of a root or word to complete its meaning.
Prefix
The body system that regulates fluid balance and the filtration of blood. Also called the urinary system.
Renal System
The body system that is responsible for human reproduction.
Reproductive System
The system of nose, mouth, throat, lungs, and muscles that brings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide.
Respiratory System
Foundation of a word that is not a word that can stand on its own.
Root
The layer of tissue between the body and the external environment.
Skin
Word part added to the end of a root or word to complete its meaning.
Suffix
