Introduction to Anatomy and Body Systems

Fill-in-the-blank flashcards reviewing introductory anatomy, physiology, structural levels of organization, and body systems from the lecture transcript.

__________ is the study of the structure of an organism.

Anatomy

__________ is the study of how an organism's body functions.

Physiology

The smallest unit of all living things is the __________.

cell

A __________ is made of similar cells with a common function.

tissue

An organ is made of two or more types of __________.

tissues

An organ system is a group of organs working toward a __________.

common goal

The highest level of structural organization for an individual is the __________.

organism

The __________ system provides support and protection and gives the body shape.

Skeletal

The __________ system protects the body, regulates temperature, and prevents water loss.

Integumentary

The __________ system fights infection and provides fluid for cells.

Lymphatic

The __________ system removes waste from the body.

Excretory

The __________ system secretes hormones.

Endocrine