Intro to human body Flashcards
define anatomy
structure of the body and the relationships of its parts (names of structures)
define physiology
functions of the body parts (how they work)
What are the levels of organization?
chemical level, cellular level, tissue level, organ level, system level, and organism level
what is the smallest unit of matter?
atoms
Describe the cellular level in the levels of organization
contains cells which are the basic unit of a living organism
Describe the tissue level in the levels of organization
group of cells working together to perform a particular function
Give an example of a tissue of an organ and what does it do?
Parenchyma separate from connective/supports tissues
what are the 4 types of tissues
epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous
Define epithelial tissues
lines internal cavities and passageways, and covers external body surfaces
define connective tissues
primarily give structural support to other tissues and organs in the body
what are the three different types of muscle tissue
skeletal, cardiac, and smooth
define skeletal muscle tissue
under conscious control, referred to as voluntary muscle
define cardiac muscle
under unconscious control, only found in the heart
define smooth muscle
under unconscious control, walls of hollow organs, or walls of large arteries
Describe the organ level in the levels of the organization
structure with 2 or more different tissues working together to perform a particular function