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Are the basic units of all livinging things
cells
the study of human body structures, how the body parts are organized
anatomy
also known as systems, are a group of organs acting toghether to perform one or more functions
body system
study of bones
osteology
carries massages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates all bodily functions.
nerve tissues
specialized structure in the center of the cell
nucleus
is the study of the functions or actvities performed by the body sturctures
physiology
provides a covering that protects the body and is found within many parts of the bodysuch as skin
epithelial tissue
is the connection between two or more bones.
joint
important part of the immune system, which helps defend against infection.
lymphatic system
the process of simple molecules combining to form a complex molecule. -requires energy
anabolism
the process of breaking complex molecules down into simple molecules. -releases energy
catabolism
covers and holds the skeletal system in place and moves various body parts
muscular system
us a fibrous tissue that binds and supports other body tissues and organs
connective tissue
consisit of the skin and its accessory organs.
integumentary system
is the process of cell reproduction that occurswhen the cell divides into two identical daughter cells
mitosis
a group of specialized glands that control the grwoth, development, reproduction, and health of the entire body.
endocrine system
is the study of the structure, functions, and diseases of the muscular system
myology
tube like structures that circulate blood throughout the body
blood vessels
contacts and moves various parts of the body
muscle tissue
cells convert nutrients to energy through a chemical process called
metabolism
a group of specialized tissues that perform specific funnctions
organs
Well orgainized body system composed of the brain, spinal chord, and nerves
nervous system
controls the body's steady blood circulation through the heart and blood vessles
circulatory system
you have ____moveable and semi-movable joints in the body
230 moveable joints