unit 1: the human body- body parts Flashcards
physiology definition
refers to the function of the body
anatomy definition
refers to the structures of the body
order of atom –> organism
atom, tissue, organ, molecule, organelle, cell, organism, and macromolecule
atom, molecule, macromolecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
first category (between atom to organism) that counts as “living”
cell
forms external body covering
integumentary system
protects deeper tissue from injury
integumentary system
helps regulate body temp
integumentary system
location of cutaneous nerve receptors
integumentary system
synthesises vitamin D
integumentary system
protects and supports organs
skeletal system
provides muscle attachment for movement
skeletal system
site of blood cell formation (system type)
skeletal system
stores minerals
skeletal system
provides movement
muscular system
maintains posture
muscular system
produces heat
muscular system
fast acting control system (system type)
nervous system
responds to internal and external change
(system type)
nervous system
activates muscles and glands
nervous system
secretes regulatory hormones
endocrine system
growth
endocrine system
reproduction
endocrine system
metabolism
what system is it a part of
endocrine system
transports minerals in body through blood
cardiovascular system
transports oxygen
cardiovascular system
transports carbon dioxide
cardiovascular system
transports nutrients
cardiovascular system
