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Angel Lagman

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Anatomy is the study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts
Physiology is the study of how the body and its parts work or function
Gross Anatomy 
Large structures
Easily observable
Microscopic Anatomy 
Very small structures
Can only be seen or viewed with a microscope
Levels of Structural Organization
Chemical Level
Cellular Level
Tissue Level
Organ Level
Organ System Level
Organismal Level
Chemical Level
1. Atoms combine to form molecules
2. Atoms
3. Molecules
4. Smooth muscle cell
Cellular Level 
Cells are made up of molecules
Tissue Level
1. Tissues consist of similar types of cells
2. Smooth muscle tissue
Organ Level 
Organs are made up of different types of tissues
Organ System Level 
Organ systems consist of different organs that work together closely
Organismal Level
Human organisms
Integumentary System
Forms the external body covering
Protects deeper tissue
Synthesizes vitamin D
Location of cutaneous nerve receptors
Skeletal System 
Protects and supports body organs
Provides muscle attachment for movement
Site of blood cell formation
Stores minerals
Muscular System
Allows locomotion
Maintains posture
Produces heat
Nervous System
Fast acting control system
Responds to internal and external change
Activates muscles and glands
Endocrine System 
Secretes regulatory hormones
Growth
Reproduction
Metabolism
Cardiovascular System 
Transports materials in body via blood pumped by heart
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Nutrients
Wastes
Lymphatic System 
Returns fluid to blood vessels
Disposes of debris
Involved in immunity
Respiratory System 
Keeps blood supplied with oxygen
Removes carbon dioxide
Digestive System 
Breaks down food
Allows for nutrient absorption into blood
Eliminates indigestible material
Urinary System
Eliminates nitrogenous wastes
Maintains acid-base balance
Regulations
Water
Reproductive System 
Production of offspring