Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 1 defined terms.
Anatomy - Ans>>>Study of structure
Physiology - Ans>>>Study of the functions of the body or parts
of the body.
Gross Anatomy - Ans>>>Study of structures that can be seen
with the naked eye
Microscopic Anatomy - Ans>>>Study of microscopic structures of
tissues and organs
Atoms - Ans>>>Building blocks of matter
Molecules - Ans>>>Groups of two or more atoms held together
by chemical bonds
, Cells - Ans>>>Smallest unit of life
Tissues - Ans>>>Groups of cells with a common structure and
function.
Organs- Ans>>>Groups of tissues organized to perform a
particular task
Organ Systems - Ans>>>A group of organs that work together in
performing vital body functions.
Organisms - Ans>>>Living things
Integumentary System - Ans>>>Consists of the skin, mucous
membranes, hair, and nail
Skeletal System - Ans>>>Provides Shape and structure to the
body. Allows for movement. Protects vital organs. Produces blood
cells.
Muscular System - Ans>>>Consists of skeletal muscles, tendons
that connect muscles to bones, and ligaments that attach bones
together to form joint;
enables movement of the body and internal organs
Chapter 1 defined terms.
Anatomy - Ans>>>Study of structure
Physiology - Ans>>>Study of the functions of the body or parts
of the body.
Gross Anatomy - Ans>>>Study of structures that can be seen
with the naked eye
Microscopic Anatomy - Ans>>>Study of microscopic structures of
tissues and organs
Atoms - Ans>>>Building blocks of matter
Molecules - Ans>>>Groups of two or more atoms held together
by chemical bonds
, Cells - Ans>>>Smallest unit of life
Tissues - Ans>>>Groups of cells with a common structure and
function.
Organs- Ans>>>Groups of tissues organized to perform a
particular task
Organ Systems - Ans>>>A group of organs that work together in
performing vital body functions.
Organisms - Ans>>>Living things
Integumentary System - Ans>>>Consists of the skin, mucous
membranes, hair, and nail
Skeletal System - Ans>>>Provides Shape and structure to the
body. Allows for movement. Protects vital organs. Produces blood
cells.
Muscular System - Ans>>>Consists of skeletal muscles, tendons
that connect muscles to bones, and ligaments that attach bones
together to form joint;
enables movement of the body and internal organs
