| A | B |
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| anatomy | the study of the structures of an organism |
| physiology | the study of the functions of an organism |
| why are a&p studied together? | structure determines function |
| cytology | the study of cells |
| histology | the study of tissues |
| microscopic anatomy | study of structures only seen w/ microscope |
| gross anatomy | study of structures seen w/ naked eye |
| systemic anatomy | study of organ systems of the body |
| integumentary system(structure) | cutaneous membrane(skin), accessory structures(hair, nails, etc.) |
| integumentary system(function) | protection from environment hazards, temp. control |
| skeletal system(structure) | bones, ligaments, cartilate |
| skeletal system(function) | support, protection of soft tissue, mineral storage, blood formation |
| muscular system(structure) | skeletal muscles, tendons, apernuroses |
| muscular system(function) | locomotion, support, heat production |
| nervous system(structure) | CNS, PNS, ANS |
| nervous system(function) | directing immediate responces to stimuli |
| CNS | brain, spinal chord |
| PNS | nerves |
| endocrine system(structure) | pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenal and pineal glands, kidneys testes, ovaries, pancreas |
| endocrine system(function) | directing long term changes in the activities of other organ systems |
| cardiovascular system(structure) | heart, blood vessels, blood |
| cardiovascular system(function) | internal transport of cells and dissolved materials, including nutrients, gasses and wastes |
| lymphatic system(structure) | lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, lymph, spleen, thymus |
| lymphatic system(function) | defense against infection and disease |
| respiratory system(structure) | naval cavaties, sinuses, pharynx, larynx, trachea, lungs, bronchi, alveoli |
| respiratory system(function) | delivery of air to sites of gas exchange |
| digestive system(structure) | mouth, salivary glands, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, anus |
| digestive system(function) | processing of food and absorption of nutrients, minerals, vitamins and water |
| urinary system(structure) | kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra |
| urinary system(function) | elimination of excess water, salts and waste products |
| reproductive system(structure) | testes, accesory organs, external genitalia, ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, external genitalia(women) |
| reproductive system(function) | production of sex cells and hormones |
