You should know.
What is anatomy?
the study of the human body structure that can be seen with the naked eye as well as what the body is made up of; the science of the structure of organisms of of their parts
Glands?
secretory organs that remove and release certain elements from the blood to convert them into new compounds
Immune system?
carries waste and impurities away from the cells and protects the body from disease by developing immunities and destroying disease-causing microorganisms
Brain?
largest and most complex organization of nerve tissue
CNS stands for?
Central Nervous System
What is a cell?
basic units of all living things
Arterioles?
small arteries that deliver blood to capillaries
Lymph?
clear fluid that circulates in the lymph spaces of the body
Spinal cord?
originates in the brain and extends down to the lower extremity of the trunk.
Circulatory System?
controls the steady circulation of the blood through the body by means of the heart and blood vessels.
Abductor?
muscle that separates fingers toes.
Venules?
small vessels that connect the capillaries to the veins.
Reflex?
automatic reaction to a stimulus that involves the movement of an impulse from a sensory receptor along the sensory nerve to the spinal cord.
Nerves?
whitish cords made up of bundles of nerve fibers, held together by connective tissue through which impulses are transmitted.
True or False: The Heart is often referred to as the body's pump.
True
Endocrine glands?
aka ductless glands such as the thyroid and pituitary glands
Arterioles?
small arteries that deliver blood to capillaries
Motor nerves?
AKA efferent nerves. carry impulses from the brain to the muscles or glands. these transmitted produce movement
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?
chemical energy used within cells for metabolism.
Digestive System?
responsible for breaking down food into nutrients and waste
Exocrine glands
aka duct glands, such as sweat and oil glands of the skin
Sensory and motor?
the two types of nerves.
Sensory nerves?
AKA afferent nerves. carry impulses from the sense organs to the brain, where sensation such as touch, cold, heat, sight etc are experienced.
DNA stands for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Respiratory System?
enables breathing.