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Solution to TheHuman Body in
Health and
Illness
Chapter 1
Anatomy
Branch of science that studies the structure of the body,
describes what the heart looks like, the size, what it's
made of.
, Physiology
Branch of science that describes how the body functions,
how the heart pumps blood, and why pumping is
essential.
Pathophysiology
Branch of science that describes the consequences of
improper functioning of the body.
Body's levels of organization in order
Atoms, Molecules, Cells, Tissue, Organ, Organ Systems,
Organism
Integumentary System
Consists of skin and related structures, such as hair and
nails. It forms a covering for the body, helps to regulate
body temperatures, and contains some of the structures
necessary for sensation.
Skeletal System
Forms the basic framework of the body. It consists
primarily of bones, joints, and cartilage. It protects and
supports body organs and enables us to move around,
because the bones contain bone marrow they also
produce most of the blood cells
Muscular System
Has three types of muscles. Skeletal muscles attach to
the bones and are responsible for movement of the
skeleton and the maintenance of they body posture.
Cardiac muscles are found in the heart and enable the
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