Human A & P Chapter 1 Vocabulary Crossword

study of the structure and shape of the body
study of the function of the body and its parts
tiny building blocks of matter
smallest unit of life
a collection of cells that work together to perform a specific funtion
a collection of tissues that perform a specific function
a group of organs that work together to perform a specific function
any living thing
activities promoted by the muscular system
the ability to react to stimuli
breaking down ingested food into simple molecules absorbed by the blood
all the chemical reactions that occur in the body
process of removing waste from the body
production of offspring
maintaining a stable internal environment within the body
sensor that monitors and responds to changes in the environment
analyzes received information and determines the appropriate response (determines set point)
Output to the stimulus (control center acts on this)
control mechanism used to shut off or reduce the original stimulus
control mechanism used to increase the original stimulus
body's standard position; erect, with palms facing forward