Chapter 1 The Human Body: And Introduction

Medical Scien ce 1-Swi

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Define anatomy.
The structure of the body.
Define physiology.
The study of the functions of the body.
What is the relationship between anatomy and physiology?
Structure determines what function can take place.
What are the six levels Structural Organization?
1.Atoms
2.Cells
3.Tissues
4.Organ
5.Organ System
6.Organism
Which system functions to cover the external of the body, protect deeper tissues, and helps regulate body temperature? And which system consists of glands, nails, skin, and hair?
Integumentary system
Which system functions to provide framework and consists of bones, ligaments, joints, and cartliages?
Skeletal system
Which system functions to shorten to cause movement and consists of mucles?
Muscular system
Which system functions to be the communication system of the body and consists of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and ganglia?
Nervous system
Which system functions to control the body activities and consists of hormones?
Endocrine system
Which system function is to transport blood and consists of heart and blood vessels?
Cardiovascular system
Which system functions to help cleanse blood and house cells involved in immunity? This system also consists of lymph vessels, spleen, tonsils, peyers patch, and lymph nodes?
Lymphatic system
Which system functions to keep the body supplied with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide? This system consists of nasal, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, bronchioles, and alveoli?
Respiratory system
Which system functions to break down food particles small enough to be absorbed in the blood? This system consists of oral, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, rectum, pharynx, and anus?
Digestive system
Which function functions to remove nitrogenous waste while regulating the fluids of the body? This system consists of kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra?
Urinary system
Which system functions to produce offspring and consists of testes and ovaries?
Reproduction system