Organization Of The Human Body Flashcards
List all of the organizations of the body
- Atoms
- Molecules
- Cells
- Tissues
- Organs
- Systems
- Organism
What are the main atoms in the human body?
H, C, O, N
What is the most prominent molecule in the human body?
H2O
What are the 4 main types of tissue?
Epithelial
Connective
Muscle
Nervous
Describe organs
Made up of two or more tissues. Have a distinct shape and perform a specific function
Describe a system
Made up of organs that have a common function
What is an organism responsible for?
Reproduction, Growth, Development, response
Cyt/o
Cell
epitheli/o
Epithelium
Fibr/o
Fibrous
Hist/o
Fibrous
Lip/o
Fat
Myo
Muscle
Neur/o
Nerve
Organ/o
Organ
Viscer/o
Internal organ
Function of epithelium tissue
Covering and lining of internal organs and cavities. Covers the surface of the body (skin)
Connective tissue
Supporting tissue, including fibrous elastic fibers, ligaments, cartilage…
Muscle tissue
Produces power and movement by contraction of muscle fibers voluntary muscle attached to skeleton. Involuntary muscle forming many internal organs.
Nerve tissue
Contains neurons forming the central and peripheral nervous system and sensory organs.
Name 4 systems of the human body
Integumentary, Muscular, skeletal, nervous, endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive.
Integumentary
Protect body from injury. (Skin, sweat gland, hair, nail)
Skeletalmuscluar
Movement (Tendons, glutes, biceps)
Nervous system
Coordinates body activities (brain, spinal cord)