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Ch. 7 & 8 Terms

Body systems and other basic A&P Terms

TermDefinition
Anatomic Position Standard reference position of the body used to describe anatomical locations.
Sagittal, Frontal (Coronal), & Transverse Planes The three anatomical planes used to divide the body.
Skeletal System Provides support, protection, movement, blood cell production, and mineral storage.
Musculoskeletal System Bones, muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments that allow movement and stability.
Skeletal, Smooth, & Cardiac Muscle The three muscle types: voluntary, involuntary, and heart muscle.
Respiratory System Delivers oxygen to the body and removes carbon dioxide.
Alveoli Tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.
Diaphragm The primary muscle responsible for breathing.
Circulatory System Transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and removes waste products.
Arteries, Veins, & Capillaries Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart, back to the heart, and allow gas exchange.
Heart Four-chambered pump responsible for pulmonary and systemic circulation.
Pulmonary vs. Systemic Circulation Blood flow between the heart and lungs versus the heart and the rest of the body.
Central Nervous System (CNS) Brain and spinal cord; controls and coordinates body functions.
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) Nerves outside the CNS that transmit signals throughout the body.
Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic Nervous System "Fight or Flight" versus "Rest and Digest" responses.
Integumentary System Skin, hair, and nails that protect the body, regulate temperature, and provide sensation.
Digestive System Breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and eliminates waste.
Endocrine System Hormone-producing glands that regulate body functions; includes insulin and epinephrine.
Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Metabolism Energy production with oxygen versus without oxygen (lactic acid production).
Pathophysiology The study of how disease or injury alters normal body function.
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