Human Body Systems & Methods of Study

Digestive

The __________ system is responsible for breaking down foodstuffs into particles that can be absorbed.

manipulation, observation, and mastery of scientific terms

Which of the following are important tools for studying anatomy (click all that apply)

Endocrine

Which body system is responsible for hormone production?

Anatomy, physiology

__________________ is the study of body structures whereas ______________ is the study of function.

Cardiovascular

Which system includes the heart as a major structure?

Muscular

Movement of the limbs and being able to make facial expressions is a function of the _____ system.

Protects underlying organs from drying out.

Which of the following is the best match for a function of the integumentary system?

Endocrine

The thyroid gland, considered the "master gland", is a major structure of this system which "controls" other systems.

Skeletal

Match the set of organs listed below with the organ system they are most closely associated with. You will not use all of the organ systems. Breastbone, vertebral column, skull.

Endocrine

Match the set of organs listed below with the organ system they are most closely associated with. You will not use all of the organ systems. Pancreas, pituitary, adrenal glands.

Digestive

Match the set of organs listed below with the organ system they are most closely associated with. You will not use all of the organ systems. Espohagus, large intestine, stomach.

Reproductive

Match the set of organs listed below with the organ system they are most closely associated with. You will not use all of the organ systems. Testis, vas deferens, urethra.

Urinary

Match the set of organs listed below with the organ system they are most closely associated with. You will not use all of the organ systems. Kidneys, bladder, ureters.

Nervous

Match the set of organs listed below with the organ system they are most closely associated with. You will not use all of the organ systems. Brain, nerves, sensory receptors

Cardiovascular

Match the set of organs listed below with the organ system they are most closely associated with. You will not use all of the organ systems. Blood vessles, heart

Urinary

Which body system rids the body of nitrogen containing wastes?

Urinary

One function of the ___________ system(s) is to conserve body water or eliminate excess body water.

Skeletal

This system provides supports and levers on which the muscluar system can act.

Immune

Destroying bacteria and tumor cells are one way in which the ___ system provides protection.

Reproductive

Conception and child bearing are the function of the ________ system

Integumentary

The __________ system is damaged when you get a sunburn or cut your finger.

Atoms, Molecules, Macromolecules, Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems, Organisms

The structures of the body are organized in successively larger and more complex structures. Place the following items in order from smallest to increasingly largest.

Respiratory

Removing carbon dioxide from the blood is one function of the _________ system.

Cardiovascular

Which body system delivers oxygen and nutrients to the tissues of the body.

Regional Anatomy

Studies body structures by body regions and method of study typically used in med school.

Systemic Anatomy

Studies body structures by systems and method of study that we will be using to study anatomy.

Gross Anatomy

Study of large body structures that can be seen by the naked eye and includes regional, systemic, & surface anatomy.

Microscopic Anatomy

Study of the smallest body structures that require specialized tools to view, and includes cytology and histology.

Developmental Anatomy

Studies the development of an organism as it ages.

Embryology

Studies changes that occur between fertilization throughout the gestational period of an organism.

Cytology

Study of cells.

Histology

Study of tissues.

bucco- (buccolabial)

cheek

chondr-

cartilage

Condrogenic

Giving rise to cartali

crani-

skull

craniotomy

A skull operataion

Dia-

through, between

Diaphragm

The wall through or between two areas

Epi-

over, above

Epidermis

Outter layer of skin

Extra-

Outside, beyond

Extracellular

Outside the body cells of an organisim

Morpho-

form

Morphology

The study of form and structure of organisims

Nephro-

Kidney

Nephritis

Inflamation of the kidney

Neuro-

nerve

Nuerophysiology

The study of the function of the nervous sytstem

Sub-

Beneath, under

Sublingual

Beneath the tongue

-emia

condition of the blood

Anemia

Deficiency of red blood cells

-logy

the study of

Pathology

The study of changes in structure and function brought on by disease