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APG1-1
APG 1-1
Question | Answer |
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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 |