Question | Answer |
abdominal cavity | body cavity containing the liver, stomach, small intestine, part of the large intestine, the kidneys, and the pancreas |
anatomy | study of the internal and external body structures. animal's anatomy includes skeleton, muscles, skin and internal organs |
body system | collection of structures, organs, and tissues that are linked by their contribution to a common function |
cartilage | more rigid form of connective tissue found in joints between the bones. |
connective tssue | tissue that connects structures together providing support and protection. |
cranial cavity | body cavity that contains the brain |
dorsal cavity | body cavity subdivided into the cranial and spinal cavities. |
epithelial tissue | tissue covering all body surfaces, inside and out, including the outer layers of skin |
neural tissue | tissue composed of neurons and found in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves |
neuroglia | cells that provide support, protection, oxygen, and nutrients for neurons |
neurons | highly specialized nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses to all areas of the body |
organ | collection of different tissues that work together to perform a particular function |
pelvic cavity | body cavity contains the bladder, final section of t large intestine, female reproductive system or male prostrate gland |
peripheral nerves | nerves outside of the brain and the spinal cord |
physiology | study of how animals perform their vital functions |
sex cells | cells involved in reproduction ova (eggs) and sperm. |
Somatic cells | any cells forming the body of an organism . most of the cells in the body are somatic cells. |
spinal cavity | body cavity that contains the spinal cord |
thoracic cavity | body cavity that contains the heart and lungs |
tissue | collection of cells in which one type of cell predominates |
ventral cavity | body cavity subdivided into the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities |