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Unit 1 TEST

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Organs Two or more tissues grouped together and performing specialized functions.
Systems of the body Related organs make up the systems of the body.
Cells The basic building blocks from which all larger parts are formed.
Homeostasis The condition of a stable internal enviroment.
Tissues Are made up of similar cells that are specialized to carry on particular functions in the body.
Why are anatomy and physiology often discussed together? They are closely related. It is difficult to separate the structure of the body parts from their functions.
Why id homeostasis so important to the human body? The body needs to maintain balance. When the environment outside the body changes, temperature or oxygen for example, the conditions within the body must remain stable.
How does the human body keep its temperature at 98.6? If the temp drops the body automatically triggers the brain to generate heat, and the body begins to shiver. If too hot, the body begins to sweat.
Explain the relationship between the organs in the body and the systems. The body is like a team, Every organ needs to be healthy and functioning to ensure the health of the 11 systems.
Who invented the microscope? How did it cahnge the course of scientific research? Anton Van Leeuwenhoek. It opened the door to an invisible world.
Explain "My body, composed of many parts, is one." The body works together to function as one healthy being, Many smaller parts, such as the cells and tissues form larger parts that eventually make up the whole body, as one complete being.
What are the 11 systems of the body. 1. Circulatory 2. Respiratory 3. Skeletal 4. Muscular 5. Digestive 6. Excretory 7. Integumentary(skin) 8. Endocrine 9. Nervous 10. Immune 11. Reproductive
Epithelial Tissue Sheets that cover all body surfaces, inside and out.
Muscle Tissue Causes body parts to move.
Connective Tissue Tendons, ligaments, bone and cartilage.
Organs Two or more tissues grouped together and performing specialize functions.
Nerve Tissue Receives and transmits impulses to various parts of the brain.
What is the largest human organ? Skin
Another name for skeletal muscles Involuntary muscles
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