Med Terms
Key Definitions
Tissues
1/2 Body Systems
1/2 Body Systems
100

Meaning of Bio:

Life

100

Anatomy

The study of the structure.

100

This epithelial tissue covers the outside of the body

Skin

100

The ______ system processes information 

Nervous System 

100

 The ________ system controls body function

Endocrine System

200

Meaning of ology:

The study of

200

Physiology 

The study of the function.

200

This tissue reacts to stimuli and conducts an impulse.

Nervous Tissue

200

The eyes, ears, and nose are part of _______ system.

Sensory system

200

The kidneys and bladder are part of ______ system.

Urinary 

300

Meaning of Peri:

Around

300

Cytology

The study of cells

300

This connective tissue connects bone to bone

Ligaments

300

This organ transports oxygenated blood 

The arteries
300

The ________ system is the ONLY system your body can live without.

Reproductive System

400

Meaning of Viscer:

Guts/Internal Organs

400

Collagen

Fibers protein within bones or cartilage.

400

This connective tissue stores fat cells 

Adipose

400

This organ is found both in the respiratory system and digestive system

Pharynx
400

The _______ system plays a role in the nervous system AND the body's immune system

Integumentary System 

500

Meaning of Pariet:

Wall

500

Peritoneal Membrane

Lining of the abdominal cavity that protects the abdominal organs. 
500

This tissue is nonstriated and involuntary

Smooth Muscle

500

The difference between the skeletal and the muscular system function is...

HEAT!


500
The __________ system is known as the body's waste management system

Lymphatic System