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A&P ch 1 vocab

the human body;an orientation

QuestionAnswer
anatomy the study of structure
physiology the study of the body and how its parts function
gross anatomy studies of body structure using the naked eye
microscopic anatomy study under microscopic equipment of more in depth structures
atoms tiny building blocks of matter; combine to make molecules
cells formed by molecules; smallest units of living things
tissues groups of similar cells that serve a common purpose
organ a structure made up of two or more types of tissue that performs a specific function
organ systems a group of organs that work together to accomplish a common goal
organism living being, highest level of structural orientation
viscera large internal organs ex:heart, lungs
integumentary system external covering/ skin including hair and fingernails
skeletal system consists of bone, cartilage, and joints supports the m=body, aids in movement, forms blood cells, and stores minerals
muscular system allows for manipulation of environment, movement of body, facial expression, posture, and heat production; consists of skeletal muscles
nervous system fast acting control system of the body; responds to internal and external change by activation of muscles and glands
endocrine system glands secrete hormones that regulate processes such as growth, reproduction, and nutrients use by body cells
cardiovascular system blood vessels transport oxygen, nutrients, hormones, waste, etc; heart pumps blood around body
lymphatic system returns leaked fluid to blood stream, disposes of debris, and houses white blood cells
respiratory system keeps blood supplied with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide
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