The Human Organism 1-2 Flashcards
The study of the structures of the body
Anatomy
The study of the processes anfd functions of the body
Physiology
6 Levels pf Organization for Human Body
Chemicals, Cell, Organism, Organ System, Organ, Tissue
A complex of organ systems that are mutually dependent upon one another
Organism
A group of organs classified as a unit because of a common function or set of functions
Organ System
A group of similar cells and the material surrounding them
Tissue
Involves how atoms interact and combine into molecules
Chemicals
Basic structural and functional units organism
Cell
Composed two or more tissue types that together perform one or more common functions
Organ
Epiphysis/ part of the bone femur
Homeostasis
Organism
L- living things
I- interrelated
H- highly organized
O- organ system are coordinated
Occurs when the initial stimulus further stimulates the response
Positive Feedback Mechanism
Regulates most system of the body
Negative Feedback Mechanism
Refers to specific relationship of the many individual part of an organism
Organization
Refers to specific relationship of the many individual part of an organism
Organization