organization of the body Flashcards
define anatomy
structure of the body
define physiology
body function and how body parts work
define pathophysiology
study of the process that disturb normal function
and disease functioning
what are the 6 level of organization of the body
chemical level
cell
tissue
organ
organ system
organism
name the characteristics of life:
specific interrelationship among parts of an organism and how those part interact to perform specific function
organization
name the characteristics of life:
all chemical reaction takes place in an organism/ cells
metabolism
name the characteristics of life:
ability of the organism to sense changes in its external or internal environment and adjust to the changes
responsiveness
name the characteristics of life:
increase in size or the number of cells
it produces enlargement of all part of an organism
growth
name the characteristics of life:
undergoes through time
beginning with fertilization and ends at death
development
name the characteristics of life:
formation of new cells/ new organism
reproduction
integumentary system consists of
skin
nails
hair
sweat glands
what is the largest and heaviest organ in the body
skin
in integumentary system, what is the function of the hair
to keep the body warm
what is the purpose of eyelashes
protects eyes from dirt and water
what are the 3 layers of the skin
epidermis
dermis
hypodermis
what is the function of hypodermis
it insulates your body and
protect it from harm
what is the function of the skin
provides protection
regulates body temp
prevent water loss
helps produce vitamin D
which system helps in producing vitamin D
integumentary system
skeletal system consists of
bones
cartilage
ligaments
joints
what are the functions of skeletal system
provides protection and support
allow body movement
produce blood cells
stores minerals and fats
which skeletal absorbs shock
cartilage
what bone produces blood cells
bone marrow
muscular system consists of
cardiac
skeletal
smooth
what are the functions of muscular system
produce body movements
maintains posture
produce body heat
lymphatic system consists of
lymph nodes
lymph
spleen
lymphatic vessels
thymus
which part in the lymphatic system that kills bacteria that enters from mouth or nose
tonsils
Where does T-cell production take place in the lymphatic system
thymus
what are the functions of the lymphatic system
removes foreign substances from blood and lymph
combats disease
maintains tissue fluid balance
absorbs fats from the digestive tract
respiratory consists of
nose
pharynx
larynx
bronchi
trachea
lung
larynx is the…
voice box
pharynx is also known as the
throat
the pharynx serves as…
air passage
the trachea is also known as the
windpipe
what is responsible for directing air from left to right lungs
bronchi
functions of respiratory system
exchange carbon dioxide and water
regulates body temperature
urinary system consists of
kidney
ureters
urinary bladder
urethra
function of urinary system
removes waste products
regulates blood ph, ion and water balance
what are the system that regulates blood ph
urinary system
respiratory system
what are the 2 major regulatory system
nervous system
endocrine system
nervous system consists of
brain
nerves
spinal chord
sense organs
functions of nervous system
detects sensation
controls movement, physiological process and
intellectual functions
which nerve collects nerve at the end of the spinal chord
cauda equina
what organ composes of nerve cells that can carry messages between your body and brain
spinal chord
endocrine system consists of
pituitary glands
pancreas
parathyroid
adrenals
thyroid
ovaries and testes
functions of endocrine system
influences metabolism, growth and reproduction
in endocrine system, what is responsible for the secretion of mineralocorticoid, glucocorticord and sex hormones
ardenals
name the mineralocorticoid that is responsible for water regulation
aldosterone
name the glucocorticord i responsible for the increase in glucose in the body
cortisol