Studies Of The Human Body Flashcards

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Anatomy

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The scientific term for the study of body structure

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Physiology

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Term for the study of how the body functions

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cells

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level of organization - basic unit of all life

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tissue

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level of organization - formed by a specialized groups of cells

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organs

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level of organization - tissues that function together

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6
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body systems

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level of organization - organs working together for the same purpose

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integumentary system

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this is our outer most body system

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skeletal system

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is thr bodys basic framework

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muscular system

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muscles that are attached to bones and produce movement of the Skeleton

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nervous sytem

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a complex system by which the body is controlled and coordinated

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endocrine system

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hormones produced by glands to regulate body activities such as growth

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cardiovascular system

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a system that pumps blood to all body tissues filled with nutrients and needed substances

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13
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lymphatic system

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assists in circulation by returning fluids from tissues to blood

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14
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respiratory system

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oxygen passed through air into the blood stream and carried to all tissues

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15
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digestive system

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foods that organs convert into a form that body cells can use

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urinary system

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rids the body of waste products and excess water

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reproductive system

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external sex organs and related internal structures involved with reproduction of offspring