Organization of the human body


1) Explain the difference between anatomy and physiology. Anatomy is the structure of an animal or plant, or of any of its parts. Physiology is the branch of biology dealing with the functions and activities of living organisms and their parts.

2) Please organize the following structures in order from smallest to largest: system, tissue, organ, and cell. Cell, tissue, organ, and system.
3) In the term physiology the suffix -logy means what? The study of.
4) What is the type of membrane that lines all of the passages leading the exterior? Mucous
5) What do you call a mass of cells that all perform the same function? Organ
6) What type of tissue is specialized for the conduction of nerve impulses?
7) The term epidermis contains a prefix and a root term. What is the root in this word and what does it mean? What is the prefix in this word and what does it mean? The root is derm, and it means skin. The prefix is epi, and it means outer.
8) The term cavity appears frequently in this lesson. What does it mean? It
means a hole.
9) Name the four main types of tissue and describe their function. Epithelial- covers the entire surface of the body. 2) Connective- supports and protects. 3) Muscle- is specialized for contraction. 4) Nerve- specialized for the conduction of neural impulse.


10) A cell is made of ___Cytoplasm_______________ except for the nucleus which is made of ____protoplasm______________.
11) What type of membrane lines joint cavities and outer surfaces of bones? Epidermis
12) What is an organ system? Organ systems are composed of two or more different organs that work together to provide a common function.
13) Name the five types of membranes and where each is located. 1) Cutaneous- in the skin. 2) Mucous- all passageways that lead to the exterior of the body. 3) Serous- lines closed cavities. 4) Fibrous- lines all joint cavities. 5) Fascia- membrane that covers muscle.
14) What is the function of the cell membrane? The nucleus?
15) The cutaneous membrane is made of two distinct layers. Name each of these layers and describe what they are made of. 1) Epidermis(outermost layer) 2) Dermis( corium).