Chapter 1 Flashcards
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Anatomy
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is the study of the structure and shape of the body and body parts and their relationship to one another
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Physiology
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is the study of how the body and its parts work or function
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Atoms
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tiny building blocks of matter
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Cells
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the smallest units of all living things
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Tissues
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groups of similar cells that have a common function
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Organ
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a structure that is composed of two or more tissue types and performs a specific function for the body
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Organ system
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a group of organs that cooperate to accomplish a common purpose
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Organism
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the highest level of structural organization, the organismal level
