The

basic building blocks of

the body

The

basic building blocks of

the body

Cells

The

endocrine gland responsible

for releasing growth hormone

The

endocrine gland responsible

for releasing growth hormone

Pituitary gland

 The

organs responsible for the

continuation of the human race

 The

organs responsible for the

continuation of the human race

Reproductive system

 The

complex group of organs and

neurons that control all your actions
and thoughts

 The

complex group of organs and

neurons that control all your actions
and thoughts

Nervous system

Groups

of cells working
together to preform a
function

Groups

of cells working
together to from a function

Tissues

These

tissues line the body,

absorb nutrients, and provide
protection

These

tissues line the body

absorb nutrients, and provide
protection
Epithelial Tissues

These

tissues come in three

types: skeletal, smooth, and
cardiac. Their main function
is to contract

These

tissues come in three

types: skeletal, smooth, and
cardiac. Their main function
is to contract
Muscle Tissues

These

tissues provide
support, and bind structures
together

These

tissues provide
support, and bind structures
together
Connective tissue

study of the function of

the body

The

study of the function of

the body

The

Physiology

List

the five needs of the

human body

List

the five needs of the

human body
Food
Water
Oxygen

Heat
Pressure

The

chief muscle in
breathing

The

chief muscle in
breathing
Diaphragm

Vessels

which carry
oxygenated blood away from
the heart to all the cells of
the body

Vessels

which carry
oxygenated blood away from
the heart to all the cells of the
body

Arteries

These

tissues heal quickly,

and absorb nutrients

These

tissues heal quickly,

and absorb nutrients
Epithelial Tissues

study of the structure

of the body

The

study of the structure

of the body

The

Anatomy

Vessels

which carry blood

from arteries to cells, and
from cells back to veins

Vessels

which carry blood

from arteries to cells, and
from cells back to veins

Capillaries

The

transportation system of
the body, transports cells to
fight diseases, and fuel to the
body

The

transportation system of the

body, transports cells to fight
diseases, and fuel to the body

Circulatory system

shortage of RBCs
commonly caused by a lack of
iron

shortage of RBCs
commonly caused by a lack of
iron

Anemia

form of cancer
characterized by uncontrolled
or abnormal production of
WBCs

form of cancer
characterized by uncontrolled
or abnormal production of
WBCs
Leukemia

hereditary disease in
which the blood is lacking
one or more clotting factors

hereditary disease in
which the blood is lacking
one or more clotting factors
Hemophilia

Hardening,

narrowing or
obstruction of arteries

Hardening,

narrowing or
obstruction of arteries
Arteriosclerosis

Blood

flow restricted from a

part of the brain

Blood

flow restricted from a

part of the brain
Stroke

Another

pressure

term for high blood

Another

pressure

term for high blood

Hypertension

The

group of passages that

exchange gases in the blood

The

group of passages that

exchange gases in the blood
Respiratory system

Small

air sacs where gas

exchange occurs

Small

air sacs where gas

exchange occurs
Alveoli

Tree

like passages in the

lungs

Tree

like passages in the

lungs
Bronchi

lung infection

lung infection
Pneumonia

Weakening

and stretching of
the lung tissue caused by
long term damage

Weakening

and stretching of
the lung tissue caused by
long term damage
Emphysema

Vessels

which blood from the

body back to the heart

Vessels

which blood from the

body back to the heart

Veins

The

system consisting of
joints and connecting tissue,
provides support, protection,
and movement

The

system consisting of
joints and connecting tissue,
provides support, protection,
and movement
Skeletal system

type of fracture in which

the bone and the skin are
broken

type of fracture in which

the bone and the skin are
broken
Compound fracture

Loss

of calcium from bone,

causes bones to become weak

Loss

of calcium from bone,

causes bones to become weak
Osteoporosis

Abnormal

spine

curvature of the

Abnormal

spine

curvature of the

Scoliosis

The

group of tissues that

make body parts move

The

group of tissues that

make body parts move
Muscular system

Muscle

tissue which is
involuntary

Muscle

tissue which is
involuntary
Cardiac and Smooth
muscle tissue

The

waste product from

burning glucose with out
oxygen

The

waste product from

burning glucose with out
oxygen
Lactic acid

type of fracture in which

only the bone is broken, the
skin is not broken

type of fracture in which

only the bone is broken, the
skin is not broken
Simple fracture

What

muscles burn for

energy

What

muscles burn for

energy
Glucose

The

process by which the

body breaks down carbs,
protein, and fats into
substances that cells can use

The

process by which the

body breaks down carbs,
protein, and fats into
substances that cells can use
Digestion

Chewing,

mashing, breaking
of food into smaller pieces

Chewing,

mashing, breaking
of food into smaller pieces
Mechanical digestion

Changing food into simpler

substances mainly through
enzymes

Changing food into simpler

substances mainly through
enzymes
Chemical digestion

Protein

that speeds up
chemical breakdown of
complex substances

Protein

that speeds up
chemical breakdown of
complex substances

Enzymes

The

group of organs which

food passes through

The

group of organs which

food passes through

Alimentary Canal

watery, tasteless liquid

that moistens chewed food
and begins chemical digestion

watery, tasteless liquid

that moistens chewed food
and begins chemical digestion

Saliva

The

place both chemical

and mechanical digestion
begin

The

place both chemical

and mechanical digestion
begin

The mouth

long coiled organ where

most chemical digestion
and absorption of food
occurs

long coiled organ where

most chemical digestion
and absorption of food
occurs

Small intestine

The

gases carried by RBCs

The

gases carried by RBCs

Oxygen and carbon

dioxide

thick yellow-green fluid

produced by the liver, stored in
the gallbladder

thick yellow-green fluid

produced by the liver, stored in
the gallbladder

Bile

Where

bile is stored

Where

bile is stored

Gallbladder

Extends

from the small intestine

to the anus, absorbs water

Extends

from the small intestine

to the anus, absorbs water

Large intestine

Organs

that provide ways for

waste to be excreted from the
body

Organs

that provide ways for

waste to be excreted from the
body

Excretory system

This

system provides protection,

temperature regulation, and
excretion

This

system provides protection,

temperature regulation, and
excretion

Integumentary system

Organs

and cells which work

with the lymph system to protect
the body from disease

Organs

and cells which work

with the lymph system to protect
the body from disease

Immune system

harmful substance that in

enters the body such as a virus,
or bacteria

harmful substance that in

enters the body such as a virus,
or bacteria

Antigen

substance produced by the

immune system when it detects
antigens

substance produced by the

immune system when it detects
antigens

Antibody

Your

bodys resistance to a
specific pathogen

Your

bodys resistance to a
specific pathogen

Immunity

The

type of immunity you

develop after being sick, or
getting a vaccine

The

type of immunity you

develop after being sick, or
getting a vaccine

Acquired immunity

The

body mistakes its own cells

for antigens

The

body mistakes its own cells

for antigens

Autoimmune disease

The

virus responsible for AIDS

The

virus responsible for AIDS

HIV

The

bodys network of organs

that control the chemical
messengers in the body

The

bodys network of organs

that control the chemical
messengers in the body

Endocrine system

Chemical

messengers that
maintain bodily functions
(homeostasis) and promote growth

Chemical

messengers that
maintain bodily functions
(homeostasis) and promote growth

Hormones

The

stable internal environment

The

stable internal environment

Homeostasis