the study of the structures of the body

the study of the processes and functions of the body.

involves how atoms interact and combine into moleculesinvolves how atoms interact and combine into molecules

basic structural and functional units of organisms

a group of similar cells and the material surrounding them

composed of two or more tissue types that together perform one or more common functions

a group of organs classified as a unit because of a common function or set of functions

a complex of organ systems that are mutually dependent upon one another

Provides protection, regulates temperature, prevents water loss, helps produce vitamin D

Provides protection and support, allows body movements, produces blood cells, stores mineral and adipose tissue

Produces body movements, maintains posture, produces body heat

Major regulatory system that detects sensations and controls movements, physiological processes, intellectual functions

Major regulatory system that influences metabolism, growth, reproduction

Transpors nutrients, waste products, gases, and hormones throughout the body, plays a role in the immune response and regulation of body temperature

Removes foreign substances from the blood and lymph, combats disease, maintains tissue fluid balance, absorbs dietary fats from digestive tract

Exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and air, regulates blood pH

Performs the mecanical and chemical processes of digestion, absorption of nutrients, elimination of wastes

Removes waste products from the blood and regulates blood ph, ion balance, water balance

Produces oocytes for females and sperm cells for, males for reproduction and hormones that influence sexual functions and behaviors

refers to a specific relationship of the many individual parts of an organism.

the ability to use energy to perform vital functions, such as growth, movement, and reproduction.

the ability of an organism to sense changes in the environment and make the adjustments that help maintain its life.

refers to an increase in size of all or part of the organism

includes the changes an organism undergoes through time

the formation of new cells or new organisms.

refers to a person standing upright with the face directed forward, the upper limbs hanging to the sides, and the palms of the hands facing forward.

always refer to the anatomical position, regardless of the body's actual position.

runs vertically through the body and separates it into right and left parts

a sagittal plane that passes through the midline of body, dividing it into equal right & left halves

runs parallel to the surface of ground, dividing the body into superior and inferior parts

runs vertically from right to left & divides the body into anterior and posterior parts

a cut along the length of the organ

cuts completely through an organ, similar to cutting a hot dog into round pieces

a cut is made diagonally across the long axis

surrounded by rib cage & is separated from the abdominal cavity by the muscular diaphragm

bounded primarily by abdominal muscles; contains stomach, intestines, liver, spleen, pancreas & kidneys

a small space enclosed by the bones of the pelvis; contains the urinary bladder, part of the large intestine, and the internal reproductive organs.

membranes that are in contact with the organ/smembranes that are in contact with the organ/s

membranes that are in contact with the walls of the cavity