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Definitions and explanations of various terms related to anatomy and physiology, including the study of structure (anatomy) and function (physiology), the hierarchy of levels of organization (tissues, organs, and organ systems), the different types of tissues (epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous), and the shapes and functions of specific tissues. It also covers the concept of a body plan and the evolution of streamlined and tapered bodies.
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________ is the study of structure. TERM 2
DEFINITION 2 _____________ is the study of function. TERM 3
DEFINITION 3 What are the 3 hierarchy of levels of organization? TERM 4
DEFINITION 4 ___________ are an integrated group of similar cells that perform a common function. TERM 5
DEFINITION 5 ___________ perform a specific task and consist of two or more tissues.
_____________ consists of multiple organs that together perform a vital body function. TERM 7
DEFINITION 7 The ___________ or design of an organism reflects the relationship between form and function, results from natural selection, and does not imply a process of conscious invention. TERM 8
DEFINITION 8 ____________ and ___________ bodies increase swiming speeds and have similarly evolved in fish, sharks, and aquatic birds and mammals, representing convergent evolution. TERM 9
DEFINITION 9 Animals have 4 main categories of tissues, what are they? TERM 10
DEFINITION 10 ___________ tissues are sheets of closely packed cells that cover body surfaces and line internal organs and cavities.
___________ tissue can be grouped into 6 major types. TERM 17
DEFINITION 17 What are the 6 types of connective tissue? TERM 18
DEFINITION 18 ______________ connective tissue is the most widespread, consists of ropelike collagen and elastic fibers that are strong and resilient and helps to join skin to underlying tissues. TERM 19
DEFINITION 19 _____________ connective tissue has densely packed collagen fibers and forms tendons that attach muscle to bone. TERM 20
DEFINITION 20 _____________ is a strong and flexible skeletal material and commonly surrounds the ends of bones.
_____________ tissue stores fat in large, closely packed cells held in a matrix of fibers. TERM 22
DEFINITION 22 ________ has a matrix of collagen fibers and is embedded in a hard mineral substance containing calcium, magnesium, and phophate. TERM 23
DEFINITION 23 ___________ transports substance throughout the body. TERM 24
DEFINITION 24 ___________ tissue is the most abundant tissue in most animals. TERM 25
DEFINITION 25 What are the 3 types of muscle tissue?
Other cells in ___________ tissue insulate axons, nourish neurons, and regulate the fluid around neurons. TERM 32
DEFINITION 32 The small intestine is lined by a _____________ and includes connective tissues that contain blood vessels and has 2 layers of smooth muscle that help propel food. TERM 33
DEFINITION 33 The inner surface of the _____________ has many fingerlike projections that increase the surface area for absorption. TERM 34
DEFINITION 34 The ______________ is a stratified squamous epithelium and forms the surface of the skin. TERM 35
DEFINITION 35 The ____________ forms a deeper skin layer and is composed of dense connective tissue with many resilient elastic fibers and strong collagen fibers.
The ________ contains hair follicles, oil and sweat glands, muscle cells, nerves, sensory receptors, and blood vessels.
