The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms.

The main artery of the body, supplying oxygenated blood to the circulatory system.

A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.

Functioning or operating in a manner largely independent of external control.

A rigid organ that constitutes part of the vertebrate skeleton.

The soft tissue found in the hollow interior of bones.

The organ located in the head of vertebrates, responsible for processing sensory information and controlling behavior.

The posterior part of the brain, adjoining and structurally continuous with the spinal cord.

The part of the brain at the back of the skull, responsible for coordinating voluntary movements.

The largest part of the brain, associated with higher brain functions such as thought and action.

The system that circulates blood and lymph through the body.

Tissue that supports, binds, or separates other tissues or organs.

The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber.

The system by which ingested food is broken down into absorbable nutrients.

An organ in the body that secretes particular chemical substances for use in the body or for discharge into the surroundings.

The transparent structure in the eye that helps to refract light to be focused on the retina.

A tissue composed of fibers capable of contracting to effect bodily movement.

A cell that makes up muscle tissue and has the ability to contract.

An automatic response to a stimulus that does not receive or need conscious thought.

Relating to sensation or the physical senses; transmitted or perceived by the senses.

The framework of bones and other tissues that supports the body.

A group of cells that have a similar structure and act together to perform a specific function.

Relating to or affecting respiration or the organs of respiration.

An animal of a large group distinguished by the possession of a backbone or spinal column.

An animal lacking a backbone, such as an arthropod, mollusk, annelid, etc.

The biological process by which new individual organisms are produced.

To produce offspring, typically in a controlled and organized way.

A muscular organ that pumps blood through the circulatory system.

The pair of organs situated within the ribcage, responsible for respiration.

The speed of the heartbeat, typically measured by the number of contractions of the heart per minute.

Biology and Anatomy Terms Flashcards

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Organization

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The arrangement of different elements in a structured way.

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Organ

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A part of an organism that is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function.

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Organ system

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A group of organs that work together to perform one or more functions.

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Response

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A reaction to a specific stimulus or situation.

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Internal cue

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A signal originating from within an organism that triggers a response.

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Life-sustaining functions

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Processes necessary for maintaining life, such as breathing and circulation.

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Muscular system

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The organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles.

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