Introduction to the Human Body
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| anatomy | branch of science that studies the structure/form of the body
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| morphology | branch of science that studies the structure of the body
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| physiology | branch of science that describes how the body works, or functions
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| levels of organiztion of the body | cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, human organism
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| major organ systems | integumentary, skeletal, musclar, nervous,endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic
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| respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems
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| integumentary system | consists of skin and related structures such as hair, and nails, covers the body, regulates
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| temperature, and contains of the structures necessary for sensation
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| skeletal system | basic framework of the body, primarily bones, joints, and cartilage, protects/supports body organs
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| muscular system | consist of 3 types of muscles, skeletal muscles attach to the bones and are for
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| movement and maintenance of body posture
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| nervous system | consist of brain, spinal cord, nerves and sense organs
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| endocrine system | numerous glands that secrete hormones and chemical substance that regulate body
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| activities like growth, reproduction, metabolism and water balance
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| circulatory system | consist of heart, blood vessels
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| lymphatic system | lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, lymph and other lymphoid organs
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| important roles in fluid balance and defense of body against pathogens and other foreign
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| respiratory system | lungs and other structures that conduct air to and from lungs
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| digestive system | organs designed to eat food, break it down into substances that can be absorbed by the
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| body and eleminate waste
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| urinary system | consist of kidneys and other structures that help excrete waste material
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| reproductive system | consist of organs and structures that enable humans to reproduce
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| homeostasis | staying the same; refers to the body's ability to maintain a stable internal enviroment
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| homeostatic mechanisms | temperature control;blood sugar control;water balance;blood pressure regulation and Na+
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| homeostatic imbalance | various disorders related to mechanisms
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