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Day 01 Terms/Notes
First portion of Organ Systems, Microscopic/Gross Anatomy, Structural Organization, Terms
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11th Grade
01/04/2013

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Term
Endocrine System
Definition

Secretes regulatory hormones:

-Growth, Reproduction,Metabolism

Term
Anatomy
Definition
The structure and shape of the body and its parts
Term
Nervous System
Definition
Fast acting contol system
Term
Muscular System
Definition
Produces Movement
Term
What does Gross Anatomy study?
Definition
  • Large structures
  • Easily visible
Term
Skeletal System
Definition
Site of blood cell formation
Term
Integumentary System
Definition
Help regulate body parts
Term
Skeletal System
Definition
Provide muscle attachment for movement
Term
What does Microscopic Anatomy study?
Definition
  • Very small structures
  • Viewed only with a microscope
Term
Integumentary System
Definition
Location of cutaneous nerve receptors
Term
Skeletal System
Definition
Stores Minerals
Term
Integumentary System
Definition
Protect deeper tissue from injury
Term
What are the levels of Structural Organization from least to greatest?
Definition

Chemical > Cellular >

Tissue > Organ > Organ System > Organism

Term
Skeletal System
Definition
Protect/Support Organs
Term
Nervous System
Definition
Responds to internal/external change
Term
Muscular System
Definition
Maintain posture
Term
Physiology
Definition
Study of how body and parts work or function
Term
Muscular system
Definition
Produces heat
Term
Integumentary System
Definition
Forms external body covering
Term
Nervous System
Definition
Activates muscles/glands
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