Chapter 1 study guide covering anatomy and physiology fundamentals, body organization, anatomical terminology, and homeostasis concepts aligned with Pearson coursework.

Anatomy studies the structure of the body




Physiology studies the function of the body parts




Levels of organization atom, molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

,cells smallest unit of living things




tissues a group of similar cells that have a common function




organ structure composed of at least 2 tissue types that performs a specific function for
the body.

,necessary life functions maintaining boundaries, movement, responsiveness, growth, digestion, excretion,
reproduction, and metabolism




integumentary system system composed of hair, skin and nails, covers external body and protects deeper
tissue




skeletal system system composed of bones and joints, protects and supports, provides bodys
frame work for muscles

, muscular system system composed of skeletal muscles and allows for movements and manipulation
of the environment




nervous system composed of spinal cord, brain and nerves. control system of the body and
responds to changes by activating muscles and glands




endocrine system Composed of glands that regulate the processes such as growth and reproduction.