ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Study of the functions and activities performed by the body’s structures
Physiology
Glandlike structures that filter bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells and are connected by lymph vessels
Lymph nodes
Are sebaceous gland and sudoriferous glands exocrine or endocrine glands?
Exocrine Glands
The integumentary system includes the _______ and its accessory organs.
Skin
What system regulates blood movement throughout the body?
Circulatory
__________ bones are two bones that form the sides and top of the skull’s cranium.
Parietal bones
Name 3 of the lymphatic systems primary functions.
•Carry nourishment
•Defend against toxins and bacteria
•Remove waste material
•Provide for cell environment
Hormones secreted by the endocrine glands are chemical substances such as _________, ________, and __________, which stimulate activities in the body.
Estrogen, insulin, and adrenaline
The skin protects the body from outside elements, such as _____________, __________, and _________.
Chemicals, germs, and sun exposure
Which systems provides a protective covering and controls body temperature?
Integumentary System
What are groups of specialized tissues that carry out specific functions.
Organs
Clear or pale yellow fluid that contains white blood cells and travels through lymph vessels
Lymph
Changes in __________ or ___________ may indicate an imbalance in the endocrine system
Hair growth or Shedding
Name the three layers of the skin
Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous Tissue
The process of cell reproduction that occurs when a cell divides into two identical daughter cells is known as ______________.
Mitosis
What is the difference between anatomy and physiology?
Anatomy is the study of the structures of the human body, whereas physiology is the study of the activities of those structures.
The lymphatic system is an important part of the _________ system, which helps defend against infection.
Immune system
Also known as ductless glands; include the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands, as well as other glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream
Endocrine glands
Skin is also _________ and regulates the body's temperature
Water resistant
Which tissue in the body controls as well as coordinates all functions of the body?
Nerve Tissue
What helps protect the body from harmful toxins and bacteria by working with the immune system?
Blood
What makes up the lymphatic system?
It includes lymph, lymph nodes, thymus gland, spleen, and lymph vessels.
What two organs are responsible for reproduction?
Ovaries & Testicles
Name three things other than the skin that make up the integumentary system.
oil and sweat glands, sensory receptors, hair, and nails
What muscle action is controlled by the autonomic nervous system and controls body functions such as breathing and digestion?
Involuntary Muscles