AP Chapter 1

Study of body structures

Study of how the body functions

Study of disease

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System that processes sensory information

System that delivers oxygen to the blood

Produce hormones which regulate growth, nutrient utilization, and reproduction.

Skin with it's associated structures hair, nails, sweat glands, and oil glands.

System of 206 bones and the joints between them.

System consisting of the lymphatic vessels and lymphoid tissue; involved in immunity, digestion, and fluid balance.

System consisting of the heart and blood vessels that transport blood throughout the body.

System involved in elimination of soluble waste, water balance, and regulation of body fluids.

System involved in taking in nutrients, converting them to a form a body can use, and absorbing them into the circulation.

All the physical and chemical processes by which an organism is maintained.

Metabolic building of simple compounds into more complex substances needed by the body

Metabolic breakdown of substances into simpler substances; includes the digestion of food and the oxidation of nutrient molecules for energy.

Adenosine Triphosphate- energy storing compound found in all cells.

State of balance within the body, maintenance of body conditions within set limits

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Describes the position of the shoulder blades in relations to the collar bones