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anatomy
study of the structures of an organism
morphology
the study of the relationship of an organism
physiology
the study of how an organism functions
atom
a single element
molecule
two / more atoms bonded
skeletal system
support & protection, body shape, movement, makes blood cells, and stores minerals
nervous system
detects impulses from senses, control center, maintains homeostasis
circulatory system
transports nutrients, gases, hormones, and waste
respiratory system
exchanges gases (O2 & CO2) between blood & air
digestive system
breaks down & absorbs nutrients from food, excretes various waste products
muscular system
provides support & movement for all parts of body, body heat
integumentary system
protects body, regulates temperature, house sensory receptors and prevents water loss
lymphatic system
transport some of tissue fluid back to blood, assisting immune system
protects body & fights infection w immune response
excetory system
removes waste from blood, maintaining body’s water & electrolyte balance
endocrine system
secretes hormones
reproductive system
produces cells used in sexual reproduction
survival needs
nutrients
oxygen
normal body temp
water
normal pressure
homeostasis cycle
stimulus
receptor
control center
effector
set point
negative feedback loop
involves a response that is the reverse of the change detected
positive feedback loop
involves a response that induces the change detected
ovulation
dominant follicle releases estrogen which stimulates LH & FSH promoting further follicular growth
functions necessary for life
maintaining boundaries
movement
responsiveness
digestion
metabolism
excretion
reproduction
growth
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