Human Body Structure and Function

Human Body Composition

• The human body is composed of several systems and organs that perform specific functions.

Anatomy and Embryology

• Anatomy is the study of the systems and organs of the human body and their functions.
• Embryology is the study of the development of the human body from conception to birth.

Body Composition

• The adult male body is composed of approximately 55-60% water.
• The total water content of the adult male body is approximately 40 gallons.

Cellular Composition

• The primary function of the many different types of cells in the human body is to perform specific functions.

Extracellular Fluid

• The primary function of the extracellular fluid in the human body is to maintain homeostasis and provide nutrients and oxygen to cells.

Elemental Composition

• Oxygen is a component of the human body, but aluminum is not.
• Phosphorus is found in both cellular and non-cellular components of the human body.

Histology

• Histology is the study of tissues and their structure.

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