PHS 3504 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Vas Deferens, Prostate, Thyroid
26 Sep 2017
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Individual cells become specialized to perform particular functions: reproduction: creating new generations of organisms similar to the reproducing organism. Similar or same genetic make up: movement: internal (movement of materials inside of body) or external (moving yourself from one place to another), metabolism and excretion: metabolism is a complex chemical reaction within the body. Respiration is the absorption of oxygen from cells. Excretion is the removal of harmful wastes from body fluids: anatomy is the study of internal and external structures of the body and the physical relationships among the body parts. Physiology is the study of how organisms perform their vital functions: atom molecules organelles cell tissue organ organ system (human has 11) organism. Skin, hair, sweat glands & nails: nervous system: directs immediate responses to stimuli. Coordinates or moderates activities of other organ systems. Provides and interprets sensory info about external conditions: brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves & sense organs.
