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Vocab Chapter 7
Anatomy and physiology/Med Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | the study of the structure of the body and the relationship of its parts to each other |
| Circulatory system | the heart and blood vessels that brings oxygen and nutrients to and takes wastes away from body cells |
| Digestive System | structures and organs that ingest and carry food so that absorption and waste elimination can occur |
| Endocrine System | system of custless glands that produce hormones that regulate body functions |
| Integumentary System | the skin |
| Musculoskeletal System | system of bones and muscles plus connective tissue that provides support and protection to the body and permits motion |
| Nervous System | system including the brain, spinal cord and nerves that controls the voluntary and involuntary activity of the human body |
| Physiology | the study of the function of the living body and its parts |
| Reproductive System | male and female organs that function to accomplish human reproduction, the creation of offspring |
| Respiratory System | organs involved in the exchange of gases between and organism and the atmosphere |
| Urinary/Renal system | organs and structures responsible for filtering and excreting waste from the blood |