Part 2-Ch.7 "Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical terms" Key terms

• Anatomy: The study of the structure of the body and the relationship of it's parts to each other.
• circulatory system: the body system that transports blood to all parts of the body. Includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood. Also called the cardiovascular system.
• digestive system; the structure and organs that ingest and carry food so that absorption and waste elimination can occur..
• endocrine system: a system of ductless glands that produce hormones that regulate body functions.
• integumentary system: the skin.
• musculoskeletal system: the systems of bones and muscle plus connective tissue that provides support and protection to the body.
• nervous system: the body system including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that controls the voluntary and involuntary activity of the human body. 
• physiology: the study of the function of the living body and it's parts.
• reproductive system: the male and female organs of reproduction.
• respiratory system: the organs involved in the exchange of gases between an organism and the atmosphere.
• urinary/renal system: the organs and structures that filter and excrete wastes from the blood.