quiz 1 flashcards
atoms, molecules, oxygen, water, minerals
chemical level
unit of life, white and red blood cells
cellular level
simmalar cells working together
tissue
multiple tissues working together
organ
multiple organs working together
organ system
entire living thing
organism
covers internal and external surfaces
epithelial tissue
forms glands
epithelial tissue
one or more layers of tightly packed cells
epithelial tissue
protects absorbs secretes
epithelial tissue
most common tissue
connective tissue
few cells surrounded by abundent non living estracellular matrex
connective tissue
protection support binding together
connective tissue
skeletal muscles
muscle tissue
in the walls of hollow organs
muscle tissue
cells specialized to shorten and contract
muscle tissue
movements of joints and internal substances
muscle tissue
brain spinal cord nerves
nervous tissue
mix of nerve and supporting cells
nervous tissue
controling body activites
nervous tissue
forms external body covering
integumentary
protects deeper tissue from injury
integumentary
synthesizes vitamin D
integumentary
location of pain pressure and touch receptors
integumentary
location of sweat and oil glands
integumentary
protects and supports body organs
skeletal system
provides a framework the muscles use to cause movement
skeletal system
forms blood cells
skeletal system
stores minerals
skeletal system
allows manipulation of the enviornment
muscular system
allows locomotion
muscular system
allows facial expression
muscular system
maintains posture
muscular system
produces heat
muscular system
fast acting control system
nervous system
responds to internal and eternal changes
nervous system
Glands secrete hormones
endocrine system
transports blood
Cardiovascular
picks up leaked fluid from blood vesselsl
lymphatic
disposes of debris in lymph
lymphatic system
houses white blood cells
lymphatic
keeps blood constantly supplied with oxygen
respritory system
breaks down food into absorbable units
digestive system
eliminates indigestible material
digestive system
eliminates nigrigous waste from the body
urinary system
regulates water, electrolytes and acid balances
urinary system
produces ofspring
reproductive system
produces and delivers sperm cells
reproductive system
produces eggs and provides a site for fertilization
reproductive system
produces milk to newborn
reproductive system
