IAHCSMM CRCST 8TH EDITION - CHAPTER 3 (Complete) Question with complete solution 2023

IAHCSMM CRCST 8TH EDITION - CHAPTER 3 (Complete) Question with complete solution 2023CHAPTER 3 - TERMS (EducationGirl77) CHAPTER 3 - TERMS (EducationGirl77) Anatomy Study of the structure and relationships between body parts. Physiology Study of the functions of the body parts and the body, as a whole Cells The basic unit of life Cell membrane the outer covering of a cell that regulates what enters and leaves it Cytoplasm Clear, jelly-like substance of a cell between the cell membrane and the nucleus. Nucleus The functional center of a cell that governs activity and heredity. Tissue A group of similar cells that perform a specialized function. Organ A part of the body containing two or more tissues that function together for a specific purpose. System A group of organs that work together to carry out a specific activity. Tendon A cord of fibrous tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone. Ligament A band of connective tissue that connects a bone to another bone. Cartilage A type of flexible connective tissue. Ossification The process by which cartilage is replaced by bone. Joint Any place where two bones meet. Gliding Joints Allows the head to lower as the vertebrae of the neck slide over one another Ball and Socket Joints Allow movements like swinging one's arm around in a circle.