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The study of the organs and systems of the body
What is anatomy ?
The basic unit of of living matter (life)
What is a cell ?
Contracts, when stimulated, to produce motion
What is muscular?
Controls body functions and synthesizes information
What is the brain ?
Provides framework and shape of the body
What is the skeletal system?
The science of the causes and effects of diseases
What is pathology ?
The 3 basic parts of a cell
What is a nucleus, cytoplasm & cell membrane?
Tissue that protects the body and its organs
What is epithelial?
Exchange carbon dioxide for oxygen to feed cells
What are the lungs ?
Converts nutrients to energy for the body
What is the digestive system ?
The study of normal organ function and body systems
What is physiology?
Control center of cell activities, is connected to reproduction and metabolism of the cell
What is the nucleus?
Bone, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, adipose tissue, fascia that separates the muscles
What is connective tissue ?
Produce ova/eggs
What are the ovaries ?
A group of structures and/or organs that, together, perform one or more vital functions for the body .
What is a body system ?
The study of body structures that can be seen with the naked eye
What is gross anatomy ?
Process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones
What is anabolism?
Carries messages to and from the brain and spinal cord
What is a nerve ?
Carry blood throughout the body
What is veins and arteries ?
Collects waste products, including toxins, and transports lymph for excretion
What is the lymphatic system?
The study of how tissues are structured and how they work
What is histology or microscopic anatomy?
Greek word metabole, meaning “change”
What is metabolism ?
Skin, glands, heart lining, mucous membrane, respiratory and digestive organs
What is epithelial?
Forms waste and toxins into stool
What are the large intestines?
Controls release of hormones that directly affect hair growth, skin conditions and energy levels
What is the endocrine system ?