CHAPTER 1 PEARSON STUDY GUIDE AND
COMPREHENSIVE COURSE REVIEW
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED EXAM
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,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.