Biosci

0.0(0)
studied byStudied by 0 people
learnLearn
examPractice Test
spaced repetitionSpaced Repetition
heart puzzleMatch
flashcardsFlashcards
Card Sorting

1/19

encourage image

There's no tags or description

Looks like no tags are added yet.

Study Analytics
Name
Mastery
Learn
Test
Matching
Spaced

No study sessions yet.

20 Terms

1
New cards
Epithelial Tissue
Covers body surfaces, lines hollow organs, tubes, cavities and ducts; forms glands.
2
New cards
Muscle Tissue
Contractile cells (muscle fibers) responsible for movement.
3
New cards
Connective Tissue
Cells in a matrix of fibers and ground substance that protect and support, bind organs together, store energy, and transport blood.
4
New cards
Nervous Tissue
Conducting nerve cells and supportive neuroglia that detect changes and generate nerve impulses.
5
New cards
Homeostasis
The maintenance of stable internal conditions in the body.
6
New cards
Organ System
A group of related organs that work together to perform a common function.
7
New cards
Skeletal Muscle
Voluntary muscle tissue that moves bones and maintains posture.
8
New cards
Cardiovascular System
The system composed of the heart and blood vessels responsible for transporting blood, oxygen, nutrients, and waste products.
9
New cards
Homeostasis
The process of maintaining a stable internal environment in the body despite changes in external conditions.
10
New cards
Integumentary System
The organ system that protects the body from the outside environment, includes skin, hair, nails, and glands.
11
New cards
Endocrine System
The system that consists of glands that secrete hormones to regulate bodily functions.
12
New cards
Lymphatic System
A network of vessels that help to drain excess fluid and transport lymph, also plays a vital role in immune function.
13
New cards
Respiratory System
The organ system that facilitates breathing and the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
14
New cards
Digestive System
The system responsible for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and expelling waste.
15
New cards
Urinary System
The system that regulates blood volume and pressure, and removes waste from the body in the form of urine.
16
New cards
Reproductive System
The organ system responsible for producing offspring, consisting of organs for the production of gametes and hormones.
17
New cards
Neurons
Specialized nerve cells that transmit information via electrical impulses.
18
New cards
Histology
The scientific study of tissue structure and function.
19
New cards
Aponeurosis
A sheet-like fibrous tissue that connects muscle to muscle or muscle to bone.
20
New cards
Glycoprotein
A protein molecule that has carbohydrate chains attached, such as erythropoietin.