Levels of Organization in the Human Body

The hierarchical arrangement of structures in the human body, from simple atoms to complex organ systems.

The specialized language used to describe medical concepts and procedures.

A general introduction to the subject of medicine.

The structures and systems that make up the human body.

A follow-up or continuation of the initial medical terminology concepts.

The system that circulates blood throughout the body, comprising the heart, blood vessels, and blood.

The part of the body responsible for the circulation of blood, including blood composition and functions.

The system responsible for gas exchange; taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.

The system responsible for removing waste and excess fluids from the body, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.

Groups of organs that work together to perform specific functions in the body.

The muscular organ that acts as a pump, propelling blood through the circulatory system.

Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body.

Tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins, facilitating the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between blood and tissues.

Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

The contraction phase of a heartbeat, where the heart pumps blood out to the body.

The relaxation phase of a heartbeat, where the heart chambers fill with blood.

The smooth inner lining of the heart chambers and valves.

The two lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out to the body and lungs.

The two upper chambers of the heart that receive blood from the body and lungs.

The system responsible for producing sperm and transporting it to the female reproductive system for fertilization.

The system responsible for producing eggs, providing a place for fertilization and fetal development, and giving birth.

The system that regulates the body's functions using hormones, which are chemical messengers secreted by glands.

The body's outer covering, including skin, hair, and nails, which provides protection, regulates temperature, and senses the environment.

The system responsible for movement, support, and protection, consisting of bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.

The process of injecting donor blood into a person in need of blood.

A type of white blood cell that stains blue with basic dyes.

A type of white blood cell that stains reddish-pink with eosin, a red dye.

Pertaining to red blood cells.

Pertaining to white blood cells.

Pertaining to lymphocytes, a specific type of white blood cell formed in lymphatic tissue.

Pertaining to monocytes, a type of white blood cell with a large single nucleus.

A type of white blood cell that stains with neutral dyes.

Pertaining to platelets, cell fragments involved in blood clotting.

Pertaining to something composed of fibers, usually referring to blood clotting.