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Chapter 6 Anatomy Flashcards

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Anatomy

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The study of structures of the human body that can be seen with the naked eye

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Physiology

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The study of the body’s functions and activities

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Histology/ microscopic anatomy

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The study of tiny structures found in living tissue

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Cells

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The basic unit of all living things

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Protoplasm

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Colorless, jelly like substance in which food elements such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, mineral salts, and water are present

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Organelle

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Small organ

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Nucleus

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The center of the cell

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Nucleoplasm

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Fluid that contains proteins and DNA (very important acid)

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Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

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Used to determine our genetic makeup

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Cytoplasm

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Watery fluid containing food material necessary for cell growth, reproduction, and self repair

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Cell membrane

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Allows substances to enter and leave the cell

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Mitosis

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Process of cell reproduction in human tissues that occurs when the cell divides into two identical cells (daughter cells)

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Metabolism

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A chemical process that takes place in living organisms. This process allows cells to be nourished and carry out their activities

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Anabolism

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Phase of metabolism: Process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones

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Catabolism

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A phase of metabolism where complex compounds within the cells are broken down into smaller ones

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Tissue

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A group of similar cells that perform a certain function

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Connective tissue

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Supports, protects, and binds together other tissues of the body

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Adipose tissue

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Connective tissue that’s considered fat, and it gives smoothness and contour to the body and cushions and insulate the body

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Epithelial tissue

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Protective covering on the surface (ex: the skin, lining of the heart, digestive and respiratory organs, and glands)

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Muscle tissue

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Contracts and moves different parts of the body

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Nerve tissue

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Carries messages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates all bodily functions

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Organs

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Structures composed of special tissue to perform a specific functions in plants and animals

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Brain

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An organ that controls the body

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Eyes

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An organ that controls the body’s vision

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Heart

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An organ that circulates blood

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Kidneys

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Organ that excrete water and waste products

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Lungs

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Organ that supply oxygen to the blood

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Liver

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Organ that removes waste created by digestion

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Skin

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Organ. External protective coating that covers the body

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Stomach

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Organ that digest food along with the intestines

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Intestines

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Organ that digest food along with the stomach

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Body systems

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Groups of organs acting together to perform one or more functions

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Skeletal system

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Physical foundation of the body that consists of the bones and movable and immovable joints

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Muscular system

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Covers, shapes, and supports the skeleton tissue. It also contracts and moves various parts of the body

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Nervous system

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Carries messages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates all bodily functions. Consist of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves

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Circulatory system

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Controls the steady circulation of the blood through the body by means of the heart and blood vessels

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Lymphatic/ Immune system

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Protects the body from disease by developing immunities and destroying disease causing toxins and bacteria

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Endocrine System

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Affects growth, development, sexual activities, and health of the body. It consist of specialized glands

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Digestive system

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Changes food into nutrients and waste. Consist of mouth, stomach, intestines, salivary and gastric glands

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Excretory System

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Purifies the body by elimination of waste matter. Consist of kidneys, liver, skin, intestines, and lungs

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Respiratory System

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Enables breathing, supplies the body with oxygen, and eliminates CO2 as a waste product. Consist of lungs and air passages

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Integumentary System

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Serves as a protective covering for the body and helps in temperature regulation. Consist of skin, oil and sweat glands, sensory receptors, hair, and nails

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Reproductive System

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Reproduce and perpetuate the human race

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