Chapter 4 Anatomy & Physiology

System that controls growth, hormones, mood and sexual balance.

The study of the structure of organisms.

The stomach is part of what system?

The center or "little brain" of a cell.

System that provides the oxygen the cells need to function.

Bottom two chambers of the heart.

Term that means toward the front.

System that transports nutrients, oxygen, hormones and waste throughout the body.

Top two chambers of the heart.

System that defends the body against disease.

System that holds the body erect and provides movement and body heat.

Invisible plane that divides the body into right and left sides

Term that means towards the top of the head.

Term that means towards the back.

Hard outer layer of most bones.

Maintains body fluid by filtering waste, toxins and excess water from bloodstream.

The study of the functions of organisms.

System that provides a framework for the body and protects internal organs.

Body cavity that contains the brain

System that digests food into nutrients, and eliminates waste.

The invisible plane that divides the body into front and back.

Body cavity that contains kidneys, stomach, uterus, ovaries, intestines and many other organs.

Invisible plane that divides the body into upper and lower sections.

System that sends signals to the body in response to stimuli, such as pain or touch.

Four types of tissues:

Which region consists of the extremities, arms and legs?

Which body region consists of the head, neck and trunk?

The lungs are part of what system?

Means "under the same control", occurs when all body systems function together.

Body cavity that contains the heart and lungs

The brain is part of what system?

Lighter, spongy bone found in the mandible.

System that protects the body from infection, absorbs vitamins, and regulates body temperature.

System that produces cells that allow reproduction.

The term that means towards the bottom or below.