Terms
Deals with the structure of body parts, forms and organization.
Anatomy
Provides support and protection; produces red blood cells
Skeletal system
Provides forces (contractions) that move body parts; maintains posture
Muscular system
Includes the heart, veins, and capillaries
Cardiovascular/Circulatory system
Deals with the functions of the body parts.
Physiology
Gross anatomy
Detects changes in the environment and performs cell communication
Nervous system
Removes waste from blood; produces and secretes urine
Urinary system
Includes the epidermis, nails and hair
Integumentary system
Molecule
The study of cells and tissues.
Microscopic anatomy
Produces and maintains gametes
Reproductive system
Regulates body temperature; contains many sensory receptors that allow for sensation
Integumentary system
Includes the kidneys, ureter, and urethra
Urinary system
A group of cells working together to perform the same function.
Tissue
The study of germs and pathogens and how they affect the body.
Pathological anatomy
Secretes hormones
Endocrine System
Breaks down food and absorbs nutrients
Digestive system
Includes the gallbladder, liver and pharynx
Digestive system
Exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and the air
Respiratory system
Occurs when the product of a reaction in the body leads to an increase in that reaction.
Positive feedback loop
Transports blood gases, nutrients and hormones
Cardiovascular/Circulatory system
Transports body tissue fluid to bloodstream; defends body against infection.
Lymphatic system
Includes the thymus and spleen
Lymphatic system
A type of self-regulating system in our body that allows the body to reduce or increase its own manufacturing of proteins or hormones when their levels get too high or too low.
Negative feedback loop