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
transports waste
cardiovascular system
returns fluids to blood vessels
lymphatic system
cleanses blood
lymphatic system
involved in immunity
lymphatic system
keeps blood supplied w oxygen
respiratory system
removes carbon dioxide from blood
respiratory system
eliminates nitrogenous waste
urinary system
eliminates indigestible material as feces
digestive system
allows for nutrient absorption into blood
digestive system
breaks down food
digestive system
maintains acid base balance
urinary system
regulates water and electrolytes
urinary system
produces offspring
reproductive system
testes produce sperm & male hormones
reproductive system
ovaries produce eggs & female hormones
reproductive system
joints
skeletal system
cartilage
what system
skeletal system
esophagus
digestive
stomach
digestive
small/large intestine
digestive
liver
digestive
pancreas
endocrine, digestive
testes
endocrine, reproductive
ovaries
endocrine, reproductive
thyroid gland
endocrine
nasal cavity is part of what system
respiratory
thracia
respiratory
lymph nodes
lymphatic system
lymph vessels
lymphatic system
spleen
lymphatic system
skin
integumentary
hair
integumentary
nails
integumentary
brian
nervous
spinal cord (part of what system)
nervous
nerves
nervous
tendons
muscular
blood vessels
cardiovascular
kidneys
urinary
bladders
urinary
