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WHOLE BODY TERMINOLO
CH 4
Question | Answer |
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Cells | the smallest and most numerous structural unit of living matter |
Tissue | Cells that are grouped together to perform specialized functions |
Organs | Tissues that are arranged together to perform a special function |
Systems | Organs that work together to perform the many functions of the body as a whole are called systems |
What makes up a system? | organs |
What makes up a tissue? | cells |
What makes up an organ? | tissues |
Connective Tissue | supports and binds other body tissue and parts |
Epithelial Tissue | covers the internal and external organs of the body |
Muscle Tissue | capable of producing movement of the parts and organs of the body through the contraction and relaxation of its fibers |
Nervous Tissue | transmits impulses throughout the body, thereby activating, coordinating, and controlling the many functions of the body |
Ventral and Dorsal | body two major cavities, or hollow spaces, which contain orderly arrangements of internal body organs |
Thoracic Cavity | contains lungs, heart, aorta, esophagusm and trachea |
Abdominal Cavity | contains liver, gallbladder, spleen, stomach, pancreas, intestines, and kidneys |
Diaphragm | separates the thoracic and abdominal cavity |
Pelvic cavity | contains urinary bladder and reproductive organs |
Cranial Cavity | contains the brain |
Spinal Cavity | contains the nerves of the spinal cord |