Studied by 1 personAnatomy
The study of body structure
Physiology
The study of body function
Atoms
Building blocks of matter
Cells
Basic unit of life
Tissues
Groups of cells with a common structure and function.
Organ
group of tissues that work together to perform closely related functions
organ system
group of organs that work together to perform a specific function
Intergumentary system
Major organs: skin, hair, sweat glands, nails
skeletal system
Protects and supports body organs and provides a framework the muscles use to support movement. Made up of bones and joints
nervous system
the body's speedy, electrochemical communication network, consisting of all the nerve cells of the peripheral and central nervous systems
endocrine system
the body's "slow" chemical communication system; a set of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream
cardiovascular system
Blood vessels transport blood, which carries oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, wastes, etc. The heart pumps blood.
lymphatic system
Composed of a network of vessels, ducts, nodes, and organs. Provides defense against infection.
respiatory system
breathing system of the human body
digestive system
Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells.
urinary system
kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
male reproductive system
serves to produce sperm and introduce them into the female body
female reproductive system
produces eggs for reproduction and provides place for growing baby.
DEFINITIVES OF HUMAN LIFE
Organization,Metabolism,Responsiveness,Movement,Development, and Reproduction
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