Glossary Check
The study of the structures of human body and the substances they are made of. The science of the interconnected detail of organisms.
Anatomy
The chemical process through which cells are nourished and carry out their activities.
Metabolism
Kidneys and bladder, purifies body by eliminating waste
Excretory System
Esophagus, stomach, gall bladder, liver, small intestine, large intestine; Breaks down food into smaller particles for nutrient absorption.
Digestive system
The uppermost and largest bone in the arm, extends from elbow to shoulder. Not to be confused with "something funny".
Humerus
The basic units of all living things
Cells
This part of your nervous system contains the brain, spinal cord and controls mental activites, sensations, and voluntary muscle actions.
Central Nervous System
Skin and accessory organs like oil and sweat glands, sensory receptors, hair and nails.
Contains largest organ in the body, first line of defense against infection and water loss.
Integumentary system
Lungs, trachea, bronchi; Enables breathing, supplying body with oxygen and eliminating CO2 and other gasses as waste.
The muscles that straighten wrist, hand and fingers to form a straight line.
Extensors
microscopic anatomy, the study of the structure and composition of tissue
Histology
The phase of metabolism in which larger molecules are broken down into smaller molecules, simpler molecules.
"Molecular (cata)strophe"
Catabolism
Bones & joints; gives support and physical foundation for body.
Heart and blood vessels, controls circulation of blood
Circulatory system
The ankle bone
Talus
The study of functions and activities performed by body structures.
Physiology
This part of your nervous system controls all things involuntary such as breathing, blinking, and reflexes.
Autonomic Nervous System
Adrenal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas; Affects growth and development, consists of specialized glands
Endocrine system
Covers, shapes, and supports the skeletal tissue, contracts and moves parts of the body.
Muscular system
The muscle you eat soup with.....kidding! (but only kind of); This muscle turns the forearm and rotates the arm outward and the palm upward.
Supinator
Keeps a cell full of energy; takes in, breaks down, and creates energy for a cell
mitochondria
Constructive metabolism; combines smaller molecules to build larger more complex molecules
(Ana adds.)
Anabolism
Spleen and lymph; Protects the body from disease by developing resistances and destroying disease-causing toxins, foreign material and bacteria.
Lymphatic system
Brain, spinal cord, nerves; Controls and coordinates all other systems and makes them work harmoniously.
Nervous system
This is the fancy name for the bones in your fingers and toes.
"Friends" reference: "Hi , I'm Regina ___________"
Phalanges