Module 2 Flashcards
cell
fundamental unit of every living thing
epithelial
skin
lymphocyte
white blood cell
tissue
a group of similar cells working together to do a specific job
histologist
scientist specializing in the study of tissues
viscera (viscus)
internal organs
abdominal viscera
organs located in the abdomen (liver, stomach, intestines, pancreas, spleen, gallbladder)
systems
groups of organs working together to perform complex functions
digestive system
organs and glands associated w/ ingestion and digestion of food travelling from the mouth to the anus
Digestive system organs
mouth, pharynx (throat), esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, gall bladder, pancreas
urinary/excretory system
organs involved in secretion and excretion of urinary products
urinary/excretory system organs
two kidneys, two ureters, the bladder, the urethra
respiratory system
organs involved in interchange of gasses between organisms and the atmosphere
respiratory system organs
nose, pharynx, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi, lungs
reproductive system
organs concerned with reproduction or creating offspring
reproductive system organs
FEM: ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus (womb), vagina, mammary glands
MALE: testes, urethra, penis, prostate gland
endocrine system
glands that produce secretions discharged into the blood or lymph and circulated throughout the body
endocrine system contains…
thyroid gland, pituitary gland, sex glands, adrenal glands, pancreas, parathyroid glands, pineal gland, thymus gland
nervous system
brain, spinal cord, nerves
Central nervous system: brain, spinal cord
Peripheral nervous system: other neural elements
circulatory system/ cardiovascular system
heart, blood vessels, lymphatic system
muscular system
muscles of the body
skeletal system
bones and joints
