Flashcards on Anatomy and Physiology

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What is the study of the structure and function of the human body?

Anatomy and Physiology

What are the two main branches of anatomy?

Gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy

What is the study of tissues called?

Histology

Which system controls and coordinates the functions of the body?

Nervous system

What is the term for the basic structural and functional unit of living organisms?

Cell

What is the largest organ in the human body?

Skin

Which system is responsible for the production of blood cells?

Skeletal system

What are the four primary tissue types in the human body?

Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous

Which organ system is responsible for gas exchange in the body?

Respiratory system

What is the term for the ability of living organisms to maintain stable internal conditions?

Homeostasis

Which organ system is responsible for removing waste products from the body?

Urinary system

Which system is composed of glands that secrete hormones?

Endocrine system

What is the study of how drugs interact with the body?

Pharmacology

Which system is responsible for the movement of the body?

Muscular system

What is the term for the study of the electrical activity of the heart?

Electrocardiography

Which organ system is responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrients?

Digestive system

What is the study of the structure and function of the human body?

Anatomy and Physiology

What are the two main branches of anatomy?

Gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy

What is the study of tissues called?

Histology

Which system controls and coordinates the functions of the body?

Nervous system

What is the term for the basic structural and functional unit of living organisms?

Cell

What is the largest organ in the human body?

Skin

Which system is responsible for the production of blood cells?

Skeletal system

What are the four primary tissue types in the human body?

Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous

Which organ system is responsible for gas exchange in the body?

Respiratory system

What is the term for the ability of living organisms to maintain stable internal conditions?

Homeostasis

Which organ system is responsible for removing waste products from the body?

Urinary system

Which system is composed of glands that secrete hormones?

Endocrine system

What is the study of how drugs interact with the body?

Pharmacology

Which system is responsible for the movement of the body?

Muscular system

What is the term for the study of the electrical activity of the heart?

Electrocardiography

Which organ system is responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrients?

Digestive system

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