Intro to A&P
The Human Body
Anatomical terms
Cell Structure/Functions
Tissues/Membranes
100

The study of the shape & structure of the human body and its parts.

Anatomy

100

Basic living units of all organisms.

Cells.

100

Body standing erect, face forward, arms on the sides, palms & toes facing forward.

Anatomic position.

100

Structure that is selectively permeable & separates the outside material from the inside material of the cell.

Plasma membrane.
100

Type of tissue that is widespread throughout the body & forms coverings.

Epithelial Tissue.

200

Instrument to observe tiny structures, invented by Robert Hooke.

Microscope.

200

Two or more tissues work together to perform one or more functions.

Organs.

200

When a part is above another part of the body.

Superior.

200

Control center that directs the activities of the cell.

The nucleus.

200

The microscopic study of tissues.

Histology.

300

The scientific study of the functions or processes of the human body.

Physiology.

300

Body system composed of the pituitary, thyroid & other glands.

Endocrine system.

300

Divides the body into right & left portions.

Sagittal plane.

300

Movement of substances from a region of high to low concentration.

Diffusion process.

300

Type of tissue that forms a framework & support for organs and the body.

Connective Tissue.

400

He is recognized as the "Father of Medicine".

Hippocrates.

400

Organ that performs the filtration of wastes from the blood.

Kidneys.

400

Contains the thoracic & abdominopelvic cavities.

Ventral cavity.

400

Process by which new cells are formed. 

Cell division.

400

Unique connective tissue that has a liquid matrix.

Blood.

500

T/F: Vaccines were developed during the 20th century.

True.

500

Constant balance within the internal environment.

Homeostasis.

500
Area pertaining to above the stomach.

Epigastric region.

500

Cell division that occurs in the production of reproductive cells.

Meiosis.

500

Membrane that would line body cavities that do not open directly to the outside.

Serous membranes.

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