Anatomy & Physiology Flash Cards 1-3

Flash cards for chapters 1 through 3.

17 cards   |   Total Attempts: 182
  

Cards In This Set

Front Back
Anatomy
Deals with the structure of the body andits parts; in other words, what are things called?
Physiology
Studies the functions of these parts or asks the question, "how do they works?"
Relationship between A & P
The two disciplines are closely interrelated because the functional role of a part depends on how it is constructed.
Atom
The simplest functional unit
Molecule
Two or more atoms
Macromolecules
Large, biologically important molecules inside cells
Organelles
Composition of macromolecules used to carry out a specific function in the cell
Cells
The basic living unit
Tissues
Groups of cells functioning together
Organs
Groups of tissues
Organ systems
Groups of organs functioning together
Organism
Organ systems functioning together
Characteristics of Life
Traits shard by all organisms and include
Movement
Internal or Gross
Responsiveness
Reaction to internal or external change