Anatomy FINAL

Characteristic of all living organisms

Maintain homeostasis and energy, contain one or more cells.

Level of structural organizion

Molecules, atoms, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism

elements 4 CHON

Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen

Main tissue types of the body

skeletal epitheial , muscular, connective, nervous

Functions of integumentary system

protection, secretion, temp regulation

Functions of skeletal systems and bones

6 support, protect, storage of calcium, storage of blood, storage yellow marrow, energy storage

Understand the role of erythrocytes

RBC’s they carry oxygen and only last from 3-4 months. Because they can’t multiply, they don’t have a nucleus.

Lymphatic system

waste, filtrating system, takes out excess liquid. Lymph nodes.

The role of t-RNA in proteins

proteins break down into amino acids, t-RNA Transfer RNA. Transfer protein that transfers Amino acids

Charateristics of mature red blood cells

They don’t have a nucleus

Breathing center in the brain is the most sensitive to what?

CO2

Lipid digestion

small intestine; bile is released

Purpose of villi in small intestine

Increase absorption

Conponents not found in urine

blood, proteins, glucose

epididymis

sperm storage

Rods vs cones

rods=black & white cones=coloring and images

placenta

feeding between mom and baby