intro test Flashcards
study of the structure of the body
anatomy
study of the processes or functions of living things
physiology
basic living unit of an organism
cell
a group of similar cells and materials surrounding them that act together to perform a common function
tissue
group of two or more tissue types working together to perform a special function
organ
group of organs classified as a unit bc of common function or set of functions
organ systems
provides protection, regulates temperature, prevents water loss, produces vitamin d, skin hair nails etc
integumentary system
provides protection and support, allows body movements, produces blood cells, stores minerals and fat, bones etc
skeletal system
produces body movements, muscles, produces body heat, maintains posture
muscular system
removes foreign substances from blood and lymph, maintains tissue fluid balance, absorbs fats from digestive tract
lymphatic system
exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between blood and air, regulates blood ph
respiratory system
performs mechanical and chemical processes of digestion, absorption of nutrients and elimination of wastes, mouth esophagus. stomach, intestines etc
digestive system
major regulatory system that detects sensations, controls movements, physiologic processes, intellectual functions m, brain spinal cord, nerves
nervous system
major regulatory system that influences metabolism, growth, reproduction,
endocrine system
transports nutrients, waste products, gases, hormones, heart, blood, vessels, and blood
cardiovascular system
