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anatomy
what is the study of the structures of the human body and the substances these structures are made of. it is the science of the interconnected detail of organisms, or of their parts.
tissue
what is a collection of similar cells that prform a particular function. each tissue has a specific funtion and can be recognized by its characteristic appearance
organs
what are a collection of tissues that have an identifiable structure and that perform specific functions
occipital bone
what forms the back of the skull above the nape
digestive system
what is responsible for changing food into nutrients waste
physiology
what is the study of the functions and activities performed by the body structures, including physical and chemical processes.
true or false: there are four types of tissue in the body
what is true
body systems
what are groups of organs acting together for one or more functions
parietal bones
what form the sides and crown of the cranium
ingestion
what is taking food into the body
histology
what is the study of the structure and composition of tissue
what are connective tissue, epithelial tissue, muscle tissue, and nerve tissue
integumentary system
what is made up of the skin and various accessory organs, such as sensory receptor, hair, nails, and the oil and sweat glands.
frontal bone
peristalsis
what is moving food along the digestive tract
cells
what is the basic unit of all living things- from bacteria to plants to animals to human beings. without cells, life does not exist. as a basic functional unit, the cell is responsible for carrying on all life processes. there are trillions of cells in the human body, and they vary widely in size, shape, and purpose.
connective tissue
supports, protects, and binds together other tissues of the body. examples include bone, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, fascia, blood, and fat
skeletal system
what forms the physical foundation of the body.
temporal bones
what forms the sides of the head in the ear region
absorption
what is digested food into the circulatory systems for transportation to tissues and cells
protoplasm
what is a colorless, jellylike substance in which nutrients such as protiens, fats, carbohydrates, minerals salts, and water are present. these nutrient materials are necessary for cell growth, reproduction, and self-repair.
epithelial tissue
what is a protective lining on cavities of the body and surfaces of organs. examples are skin, mucous membranes, the lining of the heart, digestive and respiratory organs, and glands
how many bones does an adult human have
what is 206
ethmoid bone
what is the light spongy bone between the eye sockets that forms part of the nasal cavities
defecation
what is elimination of solid waste from the body