Anatomy Flashcards

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anatomy

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The study of the structure/morphology of the human body and its parts

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physiology

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The study of the functions of the human body and its parts

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The structure of organs and parts of the human body

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determines the function

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define: subatomic particles

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protons, neutrons, and electrons that make up calls

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define: molecule

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particles consisting of atoms joined together (water, glucose)

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define: macromolecule

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large particles consisting of molecules (DNA, protein)

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define: atom

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tiny particles that make up chemicals (hydrogen, carbon)

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define: organelle

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functional part of the cell (mitochondrion, lysosome)

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define: cell

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basic unit of structure and functions (muscle, nerve, or blood cell)

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define: tissue

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layer or mass of cells with specific function (adipose tissue)

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define: organ

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a group of different tissues with a function (heart, kidney, stomach)

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define: organ system

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group of organs with common function (digestive system)

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define: organism

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composed of organ systems interacting (human)

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all materials, living or non-living, are composed of chemicals, which consist of atoms. TRUE or FALSE

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TRUE

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