Lecture 23: The Human Body - Organization and Transport Systems
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These flashcards cover key concepts and terminology from the lecture on the organization and transport systems of the human body as discussed in Chapters 22 and 23 of the course materials.
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Anatomy
The study of the structure of an organism's body parts.
Physiology
The study of the functions of body parts.
Tissue
A group of similar cells performing a similar function.
Organ
A structure containing different types of tissues working together to perform a specific function.
Organ System
A group of organs working together to perform specific physiological functions within an organism.
Organism
An individual; the highest level of body organization.
Epithelial Tissue
Covers the body surfaces and lines body cavities.
Connective Tissue
Binds and supports body parts.
Muscular Tissue
Moves the body and its parts.
Nervous Tissue
Receives stimuli and conducts nerve impulses.
Homeostasis
Maintenance of the relatively constant conditions of the internal environment.
Negative Feedback
A primary homeostatic mechanism that brings conditions back to normal through a sensor and control center.
Cardiovascular System
The system comprising the blood, heart, and blood vessels that transports nutrients and oxygen.
Lymphatic System
The system involved in immune responses and fluid balance.
Respiratory System
The system that brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide.
Urinary System
The system that rids blood of wastes and regulates fluid levels.
Digestive System
The system that processes and digests food and absorbs nutrients.
Endocrine System
The system that regulates body functions through hormones.
Skeletal System
The system that provides support and protection for body parts.
Muscular System
The system that enables movement.
Integumentary System
The system that protects against environmental hazards and helps regulate body temperature.
Cardiac Cycle
The sequence of events in the heart during one heartbeat, including contraction and relaxation.
Hypertension
High blood pressure that increases the risk of heart conditions.
Atherosclerosis
Accumulation of fatty material beneath the lining of arteries.
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