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Body Structure & Org
Terms to know about the body structures and organizations
Term | Definition |
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Hematopoietic system | blood and blood-forming tissues |
Lymphatic system | a network of vessels and glands that are responsible for immunity with the body |
Musculoskeletal system | formation of bones, muscles, and connective tissues |
Cardiovascular system | heart and blood vessels |
Respiratory system | breathing |
Neurological system | made up of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves |
Alimentary system | digestive system |
Urinary system | maintains the water and electrolyte balance, as well as the removal of toxic wastes from the body |
Reproductive system | producing offspring |
Endocrine system | hormonal control over many body functions |
Integumentary system | the skin and its associated structures |
Visceral | organs |
Cranium | the head |
Thoracic | chest |
Abdominal | belly |
Epithelium | a superficial tissue found on any exposed surface of the body |
Endothelium | a type of epithelium found lining the interior surfaces of vessels |
Myocyte | a muscle cell |
Homeostasis | the state of equilibrium |
Pathology | the study of disease |
Synergism | the state of working together |
Symbiosis | the state of living together |
Biology | the study of life |
Peritoneal | referring to the abdominal cavity |
Pleural | referring to the chest cavity |
Interstitial | spaces between tissues |