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Body Structure & Org
Terms to know about the body structures and organizations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hematopoietic system | blood and blood-forming tissues |
| Lymphatic system | a network of vessels and glands that are responsible for immunity with the body |
| Musculoskeletal system | formation of bones, muscles, and connective tissues |
| Cardiovascular system | heart and blood vessels |
| Respiratory system | breathing |
| Neurological system | made up of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves |
| Alimentary system | digestive system |
| Urinary system | maintains the water and electrolyte balance, as well as the removal of toxic wastes from the body |
| Reproductive system | producing offspring |
| Endocrine system | hormonal control over many body functions |
| Integumentary system | the skin and its associated structures |
| Visceral | organs |
| Cranium | the head |
| Thoracic | chest |
| Abdominal | belly |
| Epithelium | a superficial tissue found on any exposed surface of the body |
| Endothelium | a type of epithelium found lining the interior surfaces of vessels |
| Myocyte | a muscle cell |
| Homeostasis | the state of equilibrium |
| Pathology | the study of disease |
| Synergism | the state of working together |
| Symbiosis | the state of living together |
| Biology | the study of life |
| Peritoneal | referring to the abdominal cavity |
| Pleural | referring to the chest cavity |
| Interstitial | spaces between tissues |