Anatomy - the study of the human body structures that can be seen with the naked
eye and how the body parts are organized; it is the science of the structure of
organisms or of their parts
Physiology - the study of the functions and activities performed by the body's
structures
Cells - the basic units of all living things
Protoplasm - a colorless jelly-like substance found inside cells in which food
elements such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, mineral salts, and water are present
Nucleus - the dense, active protoplasm found in the center of the cell; plays an
important part in cell reproduction and metabolism
Cytoplasm - the watery fluid that surrounds the nucleus of the cell and is needed for
growth, reproduction, and self-repair
Cell Membrane - the cell part that encloses the protoplasm and permits soluble
substances to enter and leave the cell
Mitosis - the usual process of cell reproduction of human tissues that occurs when
the cell divides into two identical cells called daughter cells
Tissue - a collection of similar cells that perform a particular function
Connective tissue - fibrous tissue that binds together, protects, and supports the
various parts of the body
Adipose tissue - a technical term for fats
Epithelial tissue - a protective covering on body surfaces, such as skin, mucous
membranes, the inside of the mouth, the lining of the heart, digestive and respiratory
organs and the glands.
Muscle tissue - contracts and moves various parts of the body
Nerve tissue - carries messages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates
all bodily functions.
composed of special cells known as neurons
Organs - structures composed of specialized tissues designed to perform specific
functions in plants and animals
, Body systems - groups of body organs acting together to perform one or more
functions
Digestive system - breaks down food into nutrients or waste for nutrition or excretion
Circulatory system - controls movement of blood throughout the body
endocrine system - controls hormone levels within the body that determine growth,
development, sexual function, and health of the entire body
Excretory system - eliminates waste from the body reducing build up of toxins
Integumentary system - provides protective covering an regulates body temperature
Immune (lymphatic) system - protects the body from disease by developing
immunities and destroying pathogens and toxins
Muscular system - covers, shapes, and holds the skeleton in place. Muscles contract
to allow for movement of body structures
Nervous system - coordinates all other body systems allowing them to work
efficiently and react to the environment
Reproductive system - produces offspring and allows for transfer of genetic material
Respiratory system - makes blood and oxygen available to body structures through
respiration; eliminates carbon dioxide
Skeletal system - forms the physical foundation of the body; 206 bones that are
connected by moveable and immoveable parts
Joint - the connection between tow or more bones of the skeleton
Skull - the skeleton of the head, divided into two parts
Cranium - an oval, bony case that protects the brain
Facial skeleton - the framework of the face that is composed of 14 bones
Occipital bone - hindmost bone of the skull, below the parietal bones; forms the back
of the skull above the nape
Parietal bones - bones that form the sides and top of the cranium
Frontal bones - bone that forms the forehead
eye and how the body parts are organized; it is the science of the structure of
organisms or of their parts
Physiology - the study of the functions and activities performed by the body's
structures
Cells - the basic units of all living things
Protoplasm - a colorless jelly-like substance found inside cells in which food
elements such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, mineral salts, and water are present
Nucleus - the dense, active protoplasm found in the center of the cell; plays an
important part in cell reproduction and metabolism
Cytoplasm - the watery fluid that surrounds the nucleus of the cell and is needed for
growth, reproduction, and self-repair
Cell Membrane - the cell part that encloses the protoplasm and permits soluble
substances to enter and leave the cell
Mitosis - the usual process of cell reproduction of human tissues that occurs when
the cell divides into two identical cells called daughter cells
Tissue - a collection of similar cells that perform a particular function
Connective tissue - fibrous tissue that binds together, protects, and supports the
various parts of the body
Adipose tissue - a technical term for fats
Epithelial tissue - a protective covering on body surfaces, such as skin, mucous
membranes, the inside of the mouth, the lining of the heart, digestive and respiratory
organs and the glands.
Muscle tissue - contracts and moves various parts of the body
Nerve tissue - carries messages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates
all bodily functions.
composed of special cells known as neurons
Organs - structures composed of specialized tissues designed to perform specific
functions in plants and animals
, Body systems - groups of body organs acting together to perform one or more
functions
Digestive system - breaks down food into nutrients or waste for nutrition or excretion
Circulatory system - controls movement of blood throughout the body
endocrine system - controls hormone levels within the body that determine growth,
development, sexual function, and health of the entire body
Excretory system - eliminates waste from the body reducing build up of toxins
Integumentary system - provides protective covering an regulates body temperature
Immune (lymphatic) system - protects the body from disease by developing
immunities and destroying pathogens and toxins
Muscular system - covers, shapes, and holds the skeleton in place. Muscles contract
to allow for movement of body structures
Nervous system - coordinates all other body systems allowing them to work
efficiently and react to the environment
Reproductive system - produces offspring and allows for transfer of genetic material
Respiratory system - makes blood and oxygen available to body structures through
respiration; eliminates carbon dioxide
Skeletal system - forms the physical foundation of the body; 206 bones that are
connected by moveable and immoveable parts
Joint - the connection between tow or more bones of the skeleton
Skull - the skeleton of the head, divided into two parts
Cranium - an oval, bony case that protects the brain
Facial skeleton - the framework of the face that is composed of 14 bones
Occipital bone - hindmost bone of the skull, below the parietal bones; forms the back
of the skull above the nape
Parietal bones - bones that form the sides and top of the cranium
Frontal bones - bone that forms the forehead
