BIOL-2220 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Fetus, Serous Fluid, Sensory Neuron
18 Aug 2016
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Anatomy: study of the structure of living organisms. Physiology: study of the function of living organisms. Histology: branch of anatomy dealing with the microscopic structure of tissues. Contractility: muscle cell s ability to move by shortening. Digestion: a series of catabolic steps in which complex food molecules are broken down to their building blocks by enzymes. Metabolism: sum total of the chemical reactions occurring in the body cells. Excretion: elimination of waste products from the body. Integumentary system: forms the external body covering, and protects deeper tissues from injury. Synthesizes vitamin d, and houses cutaneous receptors and sweat and oil glands. Skeletal system: protects and supports body organs, and provides a framework the muscles use to cause movement. Muscular system: allows manipulation of the environment, locomotion, and facial expression. Nervous system: as the fast-acting control system of the body, it responds to internal and external changes by activating appropriate muscles and glands.
