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Physiology - Answer- the study of the functions and processes that occur in living
organisms
Hierarchy of Structure - Answer- 1. Biochemical
2. Cellular
3. Tissue
4. Organ
5. Organ system
6. Organisms
Integumentary System - Answer- Skin, hair, sweat and nails used to protect, regulate
temp, sense pressure, excrete salts, and generate vitamin D
Muscular System - Answer- Skeletal muscles used for movement posture and heat
production
Skeletal System - Answer- Bones, joints, cartilage, ligaments and tendons used to
support and protect, locomotion, mineral storage, and blood cell production
Nervous System - Answer- Brain, spinal cord, nerves and receptors used to release
information, control muscle and gland activity, control consciousness, intelligence and
memory
Cardiovascular System - Answer- heart, blood vessels, and blood used to pump and
distribute substances and remove waste
Lymphatic System - Answer- lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, and other lymph organs
used to return fluid, clean and dispose of debris, and house immune cells
Respiratory System - Answer- nose pharynx, larynx trachea, bronchi and bronchioles,
lungs and diaphragm used for gaseous exchange
Endocrine System - Answer- thyroid, pituitary gland, pancreas, adrenals, hypothalamus,
gonads and pineal glands
Urinary System - Answer- kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra used to filter
substances and fluids from the blood, maintain water and electrolyte balance, and
regulate blood pH
Reproductive System - Answer- uterus, penis, ovaries, and testis used to produce
sperm and oocyte as well as sex hormones