Internal Body Systems (General) Flashcards

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Levels of Biological Organisation

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Tissues, organs, and organ systems

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Functions multicellular organism need to complete

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Obtain nutrients and gases
Remove wastes
Food and waste moved in and out at the right time
Respond to internal and external stimuli, maintain homeostasis

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Tissues

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A collection of similar types of cells that perform a function.
Main Types: epithelial, connective, nerve, muscle

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Organ

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A structure composed of different tissues working together to perform a complex bodily function (i.g. heart - muscle, connective, nervous)

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Organ System

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One or more organs and structures that work together to perform a major bodily function (e.g. circulation)

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Anatomy

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The study of the body structures of plants and animals.
Studied through dissection and the separation of the parts of body structures

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Physiology

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The study of the functions and activities of organisms, especially the physical and chemical processes that support life

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