Lecture 1.1: Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology and Levels of Biological Organization

Vocabulary flashcards covering the concepts, characteristics of living systems, and levels of biological organization from Lecture 1.1.

Anatomy

The study of body structures.

Physiology

The study of body functions.

Metabolism

The sum of all chemical processes that occur in the body.

Catabolism

The breakdown of large molecules into small ones.

Anabolism

The construction of larger molecules from small ones.

Responsiveness

The ability to respond to change in the internal or external environment.

Movement

Movement at any structural level: the body, an organ, a cell, or a cell component.

Growth

Increase in number or size of cells or the material found between cells.

Differentiation

Specialization of cells for a specific function.

Reproduction

Formation of new cells and the formation of new individuals.

Chemical Level

the atomic and molecular level.

Cellular Level

The smallest living unit of the body.

Tissue Level

Group of cells and the materials surrounding them that work together on one task.

Organ Level

Grouping of 2 or more tissue types into a recognizable structure with specific function.

Organ System Level

Collection of related organs with a common function.

Organismic Level

One living individual.