Go on. Explore!

lvl 0 • 0 xp

lvl 1

Home Market Decks Interests

Anatomy

memorize.ai (lvl 286)

(0)

20 cards

()

Section 1

Preview this deck

Atoms

Front

1 / 20

Anatomy Science

0.0

0 reviews

5			0
4			0
3			0
2			0
1			0

Active users

All-time users

Favorites

Last updated

6 years ago

Date created

Mar 1, 2020

Cards (20)

Section 1

(20 cards)

Atoms

Front

Combine to form molecules such as water, sugar and protein

Back

Endocrine System

Front

Glands secrete hormones that regulate processes such as growth, reproduction, and nutrient use (metabolism) by body cells.

Back

Organ System

Front

group of organs that cooperate to accomplish a common goal

Back

Organism

Front

highest level of structural organization

Back

What is the study of anatomy?

Front

Study of structure and shape of the body and body parts and their relationships to one another.

Back

Muscular System

Front

Allows manipulation of the environment, locomotion, and facial expression. Maintains posture, and produces heat.

Back

Tissues

Front

Groups of cells with a common structure and function.

Back

skeletal system

Front

Protects and supports body organs and provides a framework the muscles use to support movement. Made up of bones and joints

Back

Respitory system

Front

the organ system that brings oxygen to body cells and removes waste gas (nasal cavity, lungs)

Back

Digestive System

Front

Breaks food down into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells; indigestible foodstuffs are eliminated as feces. (Oral cavity, large intestine)

Back

Cells

Front

smallest unit of life

Back

integumentary system

Front

Forms the external body covering, and protects deeper tissues from injury. Synthesizes vitamin D, and houses cutaneous (pain, pressure, etc.) receptors and sweat and oil glands.

Back

What is the levels of structural organization?

Front

Atoms-Cells-Tissues-Organs-Organ System-Organism

Back

Lymphatic System

Front

Picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and returns it to blood. Disposes of debris in the lymphatic stream. Houses white blood cells involved in immunity. (Thoratic duct, Lymphnodes, Lymphatic vessels)

Back

Nervous System

Front

fast-acting control system of the body; responds to internal and external changes by activating appropriate muscles and glands. (Brain, sensory receptors, spinal cords, nerves)

Back

What is the study of Physiology?

Front

Study of how the body and its parts work or function.

Back

Organs

Front

Groups of tissues that work together to perform a specific function or related functions

Back

Male and Female Reproductive System

Front

Overall function is the production of offspring.

Back

cardiovascular system

Front

Blood vessels transport blood, which carries oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, wastes, etc. The heart pumps blood.

Back

Urinary System

Front

Eliminates nitrogenous wastes from the body. Regulates water, electrolyte and acid-base balance of the blood. (Kidney, Urinary bladder)

Back