Human Anatomy Final

Define Anatomy

• The study of weather patterns
• The branch of science that deals with the structure of organisms and their parts.
• the study of how the human body works

Define Physiology

• the identification and description of the structures of living things

• Branch of chemistry that deals with the composition of substances
• the study of how the human body works

describe the levels of organization in the body from simplest to most complex

• atoms, molecules, compounds, elements
• nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, mitochondria
• cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems
• atoms, molecules, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and the human organism.

integumentary system

• includes the epidermis, dermis, hypodermis, associated glands, hair, and nails

• regulate short-term and long-term activities by sending hormones throughout the body.

• protecting your body from bacteria, infection, injury and sunlight. It also helps regulate your body temperature and allows you to feel skin sensations like hot and cold.

• Glands located throughout the body; Hormones made by the glands and released into the bloodstream or the fluid surrounding cells

skeletal system

• The network of blood vessels that transports nutrients
• The organs responsible for digestion
• The framework of bones and cartilage that supports and protects the body
• The system of muscles that allows movement

endocrine system

• regulate short-term and long-term activities by sending hormones throughout the body

• removes waste from your blood, in the form of urine. It also helps regulate your blood volume and pressure and controls the level of chemicals and salts (electrolytes) in your body's cells and blood.

• kidneys, renal pelvis, ureters, bladder and urethra.

• • pituitary.

  • thyroid.

  • parathyroids.

  • adrenals.

  • pineal body.

  • the ovaries.

  • the testes.

cardiovascular system

• nose, mouth, throat, voice box, windpipe, lungs, and diaphragm.

• the heart and blood vessels.

• get oxygen to the working muscles and remove carbon dioxide from the body.

• move fresh air into your body while removing waste gases.

lymphatic system

• Bones, muscles and joints

• It keeps body fluid levels in balance and defends the body against infections

• capillaries, afferent lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, efferent lymphatic vessels, and various lymphoid organs.

• responsible for movement

reproductive system

• ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, vagina and vulva.

• kidneys, renal pelvis, ureters, bladder and urethra.

respiratory system

• To supply the body with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.

• provide adequate circulation of blood through the body.