Final Exam Flashcards
human anatomy:
structure of the body and body parts
human physiology:
function of the body and body parts
Structure determines function. True or false?
Structure determines function TRUE!
atom:
the smallest unit of matter that combines to form chemicals
chemical:
substance with a distinct molecular composition
organelle:
structural units within cells that have specific functions
cell:
the basic structural unit of living organisms
tissue:
group of cells working together to perform a function
organ:
group of tissues working together to perform a function
organ system:
group of organs working together to perform a function
organism:
group of systems working together
state the level of organization represented
by each of the following terms:
Blood
Tissue
state the level of organization represented
by each of the following terms:
Na+
Chemical
state the level of organization represented
by each of the following terms:
Bone tissue
Tissue
state the level of organization represented
by each of the following terms:
H2O
Chemical
state the level of organization represented
by each of the following terms:
Nervous system
Organ System
state the level of organization represented
by each of the following terms:
Stomach
Organ
state the level of organization represented
by each of the following terms:
Femur
Organ
state the level of organization represented
by each of the following terms:
Neuron
Atom
state the level of organization represented
by each of the following terms:
Protein
Chemical
state the level of organization represented
by each of the following terms:
Spinal cord
Organ
state the level of organization represented
by each of the following terms:
Lymphatic system
Organ system
state the level of organization represented
by each of the following terms:
Ribosome
Organelle
state the level of organization represented
by each of the following terms:
Mitochondrion
Organelle
state the level of organization represented
by each of the following terms:
Endocrine system
Organ system
state the level of organization represented
by each of the following terms:
Human
 organism
state the level of organization represented
by each of the following terms:
White blood cell
Cell
Functions of integumentary system:
Protects against infection, regulates body temperature, sensory information
Major organs of the integumentary system:
Skin, hair, sweat glands, nails
Function of the skeletal system:
Support and protection, stores calcium, forms blood cells.
Major organs of the skeletal system:
Bones, bone marrow, ligaments, cartilage
Function of the muscular system:
Movement protection and support, generates heat, and maintains body temperature.
Major organs of the muscular system:
Muscle, tendons
Functions of the nervous system:
Responds to stimuli, coordinates activities, interprets sensory information
Major organs of the nervous system:
Brain, spinal cord, Peripheral nerves, sensory organs
Functions of the endocrine system:
Directs long-term changes in other organ systems, adjusts metabolic activity and energy
Major organs of the endocrine system:
Pituitary gland, thyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal glands, gonads
Functions of the cardiovascular system:
Distributes blood cells water and dissolved minerals, distributes heat, Controls body temperature
Major organs of the cardiovascular system
Heart, blood, blood vessels
Functions of the lymphatic system:
Defends against infection and disease
Major organs of the lymphatic system:
Spleen, thymus, lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, tonsils
Functions of the respiratory system:
Talking, O2 in blood stream, brings Air to alveoli, removes CO2 from bloodstream
Major organs in the respiratory system:
Nasal cavities, sinuses, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, alveoli
Functions of the digestive system:
Digests food, absorbs water and nutrients, stores energy
Major organs of the digestive system:
Teeth, tongue, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
Functions of the urinary system:
Excretes waste, Controls water balance, stores urine, regulates blood ion and pH
Major organs of the urinary system:
Kidneys, ureters, urethra, bladder
Function of the male reproductive system:
Produces male sex cells, seminal fluids, and hormones, sex
Major organs of the male reproductive system:
Testes, epididymis, ductus Diferencia, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, penis, scrotum
Functions of the female reproductive system:
Produces sex cells and hormones, produces embryo, Provides milk, sex
Major organs of the female reproductive system:
Ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, labia, clitoris, mammary glands
What system is responsible for movement?
Muscular system
