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19 Cards in this Set
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Anatomy
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The study of the structure of body parts. (size shape and look)
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Physiology
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The study of the function of body parts. (muscle contraction)
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Relationship between Structure and Function
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Function depends on the Structure, they compliment each other. Ex: RBC shape allows them to carry O2 all over the body. They are small enough to get into the smallest cappilaries.
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Structural Organization (6 levels)
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1. Chemical
2. Cellular 3. Tissue 4. Organ 5. Organ System 6. Organism |
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Chemical Structure
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Atoms combine to form molecules to make up the Human Body
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Cellular Structure
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Cells are made up of molecules
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Cell (the definition)
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The smallest particle of Life
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Tissue
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A group of similar cells that have a common function
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Organ
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Made up of Tissue / this is a structure that is made up of 2 or more tissue types
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Organ System
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Group of Organs working together for a common purpose.
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Organism
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The sum total of all simpler levels - the entire person
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4 Types of Tissue
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1. Epithelial
2. Connective 3.Muslce 4. Nervous |
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Epithelial Tissue
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Functions: Covers, Lines, Glandular
Ex: epidermis of the Skin, Lining of the oral cavity, Sweat Glands |
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Connective Tissue
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Function: Binds, Supports and protects
Ex: Bone, cartilage, fat, ligaments, blood |
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Muslce Tissue
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Function: Movement
Ex: Cardiac, Smooth, Skeletal |
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Nervous Tissue
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Function: Transmits electrical signal
Ex: Brain, Spinal Cord |
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Why is the stomach classified as an organ?
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Because it has 2 or more tissue types. There are Smooth, Skeltal and connective
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11 Body Systems
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1. Integumentary
2. Skeletal 3. Muscular 4. Nervous 5. Endocrine 6. Cardiovascular 7. Lymphatic / Immune 8. Respiratory 9. Digestibe 10. Urinary 11. Reproductive |
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Integumentary
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Our external body covering
Hair, Skin and Nails |