Unit 4 Introduction to the Human Body Flashcards
Define Structure of the body
how the body parts are
arranged and organized
Define function of the body
purpose of the parts of
the body and how they
work
Main units of the body
Cells, tissue, organs,
systems
Every cell:
Breathes(oxygen)
Digests(food, water)
Eliminates waste
Reproduces
Responds to environment
what are the 4 types of tisue
- EPITHELIAL
- CONNECTIVE
- NERVE
- MUSCLE
what dose EPITHELIAL tisue do
protect & secrete
examples of eouthelial
External-skin, hair, nails
Internal – lining of nose,
mouth, lungs, stomach
what dose CONNECTIVE tisue do
Anchors, connects,
supports other body
tissue
what are the six types of connective tisue
Tendon – muscle to
bone
Ligament – bone to
bone
Cartilage – joint
cushion
BLOOD & LYMPH
Part of connective
Transport
substances
in the body-
Carry nutrients
and waste
the 5 body cavities
cranial
spinal
chest
abdominal
pelvic
HOMEOSTASIS
state of balance among all the body systems needed for the body to survive and function correctly.