A+P Basics
Study of the structure of the body
Anatomy
Consists of bones, cartilage + ligaments
Skeletal system
Above
Superior
Has a charge of +1
Proton
Study of how the body functions
Physiology
Contains kidneys, bladder + urethra
Urinary System
Towards body's midline
Medial
Number of protons + neutrons =
Atomic mass
Cells make up ______, which make up organs
Tissues
Responsible for hormone production
Endocrine system
Toward the back of the body
Posterior
Isotopes are the same element with a different number of...
Neutrons
State of internal balance in the body
Homeostasis
Breakdown and absorption of nutrients
Digestive system
At or near the body's surface
Superficial
This type of bond is formed when elements SHARE electrons
Covalent
Tissue that covers or lines body surfaces
Epithelial
Contains brain, spinal cord + nerves
Nervous system
Plane that divides the body into right and left
Sagittal
Elements bond using their ______ electrons
Valence