general
what is the definition of anatomy ?
the study of body structure
what is the cardiovascular system made up of ?
heart and blood vessels
What is more necessary than food ?
Water
Universal language
used to describe directions and regions of the body
What do characteristics distinguish ?
a living organism from a nonliving organism
What is the definition of physiology ?
The study of body functions
what is the endocrine system made of ?
glands that secrete chemical messengers
What is the temperature necessary for a chemical reaction to occur ?
98.6 f
Anatomical position
beginning position for point of reference
definition of organization
each part has a function and cooperates with all other parts
A cell is ?
basic unit of life
what is the nervous system made up of ?
Brain , spinal cords , and nerves
What is pressure ?
The application of force
sagittal plane , midsagittal plane , transverse plane , frontal plane .
Definition of metabolism
all chemical reactions in the body
What makes up a cell ?
double layer of phospholipids
what is the skeletal system made up of ?
bones , joins, tendons, and ligaments.
What do nutrients provide?
raw materials necessary for growth , replacement , and repair
What are the different body cavities ?
Dorsal cavity , Ventral Cavity , Diaphragm
Respration is the exchange of what ?
02 and Co2
Does the nucleus control the center of the cell ? T or F
True
What is the reproductive system made up of ?
Gonads(ovaries and testes) , duct systems , accessory glands, and support structures
What is oxygen necessary for ?
What are the directions of the body ?
Superior , Inferior , Anterior , Posterior , Medial , Lateral , Proximal Distal , superficial , deep
What is excretion?
process of removing waste products from the body