1. Medical Terminology List 4 Chapter 2

2. Cells Basic functional unit of the body

3. Tissue Groups of cells Working together To perform a specialize function

4. Organ Composed to 2 or more different types of tissue Specific function Usually recognizable shape

5. System Related organs Common function

6. Organism Collection of body systems Make up the most complex level of life

7. Body Systems -11 Circulatory System Lymphatic (immune) system Digestive system Endocrine system Reproductive system Muscular system Skeletal system Nervous system Respiratory system Integumentary system Urinary system

8. Circulatory System Contains – Heart, Arteries; Veins; Capillaries; Blood; Spleen Function – to deliver oxygenated blood to the body

9. Lymphatic (Immune) System Contains – Lymph nodes, white blood cells Function – to remove infectious diseases and other pathogens from the human body

10. Digestive System Contains – Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Pancreas, Liver, Gallbladder, Intestines Function – To convert food particles into simpler, molecules that can be absorbed into the bloodstream and used by the body

11. Endocrine System Contains: Glands – hypothalamus – pituitary gland – thyroid – parathyroid – adrenal glands – pancreas – testes – ovaries

12. Endocrine System Function – to control growth, development, metabolism and reproduction through the production and secretion of hormones

13. Reproductive System Contains – Female: Ovaries, uterus, vagina – Male: Testis, penis, prostate Function – Allows for the continuation of the human species

14. Muscular System Contains – Muscles Function – works with the skeletal and nervous system to produce movement

15. Skeletal System Contains – Bones – Femur, humerus, radius and ulna, cranium, fibula and tibia, vertebrae, pelvic bone, phalanges Function – to provide structure and support to the body

16. Nervous System Contains – Brain, spinal cord, nerves Function – to coordinate the body’s response to changes in its internal and external environment

17. Respiratory System Contains – Nose, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi, alveoli, lungs, diaphragm Function – to provide the body with a oxygen and remove carbon dioxide

18. Integumentary System Contains – Skin Function – protection to the underlying layers – body temperature regulation – nerves that respond to temperature, touch, pressure, and pain

19. Urinary System Contains – Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra Function – Remove waste products from the body – Keep fluid and electrolyte levels normal

20. Circul/a circle

21. Crin/o secrete

22. Muscul/o muscle

23. Pulmon/o lung

24. Skelet/o Skeleton, bone

25. Ur/o urine

26. -ar Pertaining to

27. -ary Pertaining to (process)

28. -ation Process, condition

29. -crine secretion

30. -graph Instrument to record

31. -ive The adjective form of a noun

32. -tive The adjective form of a noun

33. -uria Urine condition

34. -y Condition, process