Body System Overview

The Human Body An Orientation

Anatomy study of the structure and

shape of the body and its parts
Physiology study of how the body and
its parts work or function

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Anatomy Levels of Study

Gross Anatomy
Large structures
Easily observable

Figure 1.1
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Anatomy Levels of Study

Microscopic Anatomy
Very small
structures

Can only be
viewed with
a microscope

Figure 14.4
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Levels of Structural Organization

Figure 1.1
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Organ System Overview

Integumentary
Skin

Major Organ(s)

Protects deeper tissue

from injury
Function

Figure 1.2a
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Organ System Overview

Skeletal
Bones
Protects and supports
body organs

Figure 1.2b
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Organ System Overview

Muscular
Muscles
Allows movement

Figure 1.2c
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Organ System Overview

Nervous
Brain, spinal cord,
nerves
Fast-acting
(electrical) control
system

Figure 1.2d
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Organ System Overview

Endocrine
Glands

Slow-acting
(hormonal) control
system

Figure 1.2e
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Organ System Overview

Cardiovascular /
Circulatory
Heart and blood
vessels
Transports materials
throughout the body

Figure 1.2f
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Organ System Overview

Immune / Lymphatic
Lymph nodes, white
blood cells
Fights diseases

Figure 1.2g
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Organ System Overview

Respiratory
Lungs
Supplies oxygen
and removes carbon
dioxide

Figure 1.2h
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Organ System Overview

Digestive
Stomach and intestines

Breaks down food

Figure 1.2i
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Organ System Overview

Urinary / Excretory
Kidneys and bladder
Eliminates wastes from
blood

Figure 1.2j
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Organ System Overview

Reproductive
Genitals
Production
of offspring

Figure 1.2k
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Adapted from Essentials of Human Anatomy &

Physiology (Seventh Edition), Elaine N. Marieb.
Lecture Slides in PowerPoint by Jerry L. Cook

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