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Anatomy |
Anatomy is the science of the structure of the human body or other organisms and their parts. |
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Physiology |
The study of the functions and activities performed by the bodies structures. |
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Histology (Microscopic Anatomy) |
The study of tiny structures found in tissue. |
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Protoplasm |
It makes up the cells of all living things. A colorless, jelly-like substance found inside cells in which food elements such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, mineral salts and water are present. |
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Nucleus |
Is the dense active protoplasm found in the center of the cell. |
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Cytoplasm |
The part of the protoplasm that exists outside of the nucleus and inside the cell wall. |
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Cell membrane |
The cell part that encloses and holds the protoplasm while still allowing soluble substances to enter and leave the cell. |
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Mitosis (Daughter Cells) |
The usual process of cell reproduction of human tissues This occurs when the cell divides into two identical cells called daughter cells. |
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Metabolism |
Is a chemical process that takes place in living organisms, through which the cells are nourished and carry out their activities. |
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Anabolism |
Is called constructive metabolism because it’s the process for combining smaller molecules to build larger and more complex molecules. |
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Catabolism |
Is the phase of metabolism in which larger more complex molecules are broken down within the cells to create smaller simpler molecules. |
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Tissue |
Is a collection of similar cells that performs a specialized function. |
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Connective tissue |
Is a fibrous tissue that binds together, protects, and supports the various parts of the body. |
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Epithelial tissue |
Is a protective covering on body surfaces. |
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Muscle tissue |
Contracts and moves various parts of the body. |
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Nerve tissue |
Carries messages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates all bodily functions. |
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Organs |
Are structures composed of specialized tissues that allowed them to perform specific functions. |
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Body system |
Consists of a group of body organs acting together to perform one or more function. |
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Brain |
Controls the body. |
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Eyes |
Control the body’s vision. |
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Heart |
Circulates the blood. |
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Kidneys |
Excrete water and waste products. |
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Liver |
Removes waste created by digestion. |
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Lungs |
Supply oxygen to the blood and exhale waste gases. |
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Skin |
External protective coating that covers the body. |
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Stomach |
Digest food along with the intestines. |
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Intestines |
Digest food along with the stomach. |
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Circulatory |
Controls the steady circulation of the blood to the body by means of the heart and blood vessels. |
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Digestive |
Change food into nutrients and wastes; consists of mouth, stomach, intestines, salivary and gastric glands and other organs. |
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Endocrine |
Purifies the body by illuminating waste matter; consist of kidneys, liver, skin, large intestine, and lungs. |
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Integumentary |
Serves as a protective covering and helps regulate the body’s temperature; consists of skin and it’s an accessory organs, such as oil and sweat glands, sensory receptors, hair, and nails. |
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Lymphatic or immune |
Protects the body from disease by developing immunities and destroying disease causing toxins and bacteria. |
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Muscular |
Covers, shapes, and holds the skeletal system in place; the muscular system contracts and moves various parts of the body. |
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Nervous |
Controls and coordinates all other systems inside of the body and makes them work harmoniously and effectively; consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. |
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Reproductive |
Produce offspring and passes on the genetic code from one generation to another. |
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Respiratory |
Enables breathing, supplying the body with oxygen, and eliminating carbon dioxide and other gases as waste products; consists of the lungs and air passages. |
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Skeletal |
Forms the physical foundation of the body; consists of 206 bones that vary in size and shape and are connected by movable and inmovable joints. |
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Body systems |
Are groups of body organs acting together to perform one or more functions. |
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Skeletal systems |
Is the physical foundation of the body. |
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Joint |
Is the connection between two or more bones of the skeleton. There are two types of joints immovable and movable. |