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APG1-1
APG 1-1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | the science of living organisms |
| Physiology | the science of the functioning of living organisms |
| Atom | the smallest part of an element; indivisible by ordinary chemical means |
| Cell | the basic biological unit of living organisms containing a nucleus and a variety of organelles enclosed by a limiting membrane |
| Tissue | a group of similar cells specialliazed to perform a specific function |
| Organ | a part pf tje body formed of two or more tisuess that performs a specialized function |
| Organ system | a group of organs that worktogether to perform a vital body function; e.g., nervous system |
| Organism | an individual living thing |
| Integumentary system | the skin and its accessory organs |
| Skeletal system | consists of bones, cartilages, ligaments and joints. |
| Muscular system | formed by the skeletal system |
| Nervous system | is the body's fast acting control system |
| Endocrine system | controls body activities but it acts much more slowly |
| Cardiovascular system | heart and blood vessels |
| Lymphatic system | complimentary to cardiovascular system organs include: lymphatic vessels, and lymph nodes |
| Respiratory system | to keep body constantly supplied with oxygen and to remove carbon dioxide |
| Digestive system | The alimentary canal together with the salivary glands, liver, pancreas, and other organs of digestion. |
| Reproductive system | exists primarily to produce offspring |