| A | B |
| Cytology | study of cells. |
| Histology | study of tissues. |
| Microscopic anatomy | study through microscope. |
| Gross anatomy | large anatomy. |
| Chemical element | what all matter is made of. |
| Atom | smallest piece of an element. |
| Molecule | combined atoms. |
| Macromolecule | large molecules. |
| Organelle | structures in cells that carry out functions. |
| Cell | contain organelles needed to sustain life. |
| Tissue | groups of cells that perform functions. |
| Organ | organized group of tissues. |
| Organ system | multiple organs. |
| Organism | a living object. |
| Energy | ability to do work. |
| Metabolism | body’s work. |
| Cellular Respiration | process of converting stored energy into a usable form. |
| Calorie | basic unit of energy. |
| Homeostasis | maintaining correct body conditions. |
| Set Point | normal range of values. |
| Negative feedback | the most common way to maintain homeostasis. |
| Positive feedback | most common way to cause a continuation of an activity. |
| Epithelial tissue | forms linings and coverings in the body. |
| Endothelium | linings of hollow organs and blood vessels. |
| Connective tissue | connects various organs and materials in the body. |
| Integumentary system | includes skin, hair, sweat glands, and nails. |
| Skeletal system | bones and ligaments that hold them together. |
| Muscular system | organs and the tendons holding them in place. |
| Nervous system | brain, spinal cord, and the nerves from them. |
| Endocrine system | includes pituary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands, your pancreas, and gonads. |
| Cardiovascular system | includes heart, blood vessels, and blood. |
| Lymphatic system | includes spleen, thymus, tonsils, lymphatic vessels, and lymph nodes. |
| Respiratory system | includes nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tree, and lungs. |
| Digestive system | includes mouth, salivary glands, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver small intestine, and large intestine. |
| Urinary system | two kidneys, two ureters, the urinary bladder, and the urethra. |
| Reproductive system | vasa diferentia, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, etc. Uterine tubes, uterus, labia, mammary glands, etc. |