Building Blocks Of The Human Body Flashcards

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Anatomy

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Study of the organs and systems of the body

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Gross anatomy

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Study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye

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Physiology

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Study of the structure and function of the organs and systems

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4
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Histology

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Study of structures too small to see without aid of a microscope

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5
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Cells

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Basic units of living matter (life)

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Protoplasm

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Gel like substance containing water salt and neutrients obtained from Food

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7
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Three basic parts of a cell

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  1. Nucleus
  2. cytoplasm
  3. cell membrane
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Nucleus

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Control center of cell activities vital to reproduction

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Cytoplasm

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Production department of a cell side of most chemical activities were organelles store nutrients

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Cell membrane

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Outer surface And enclosing structure of the cell

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11
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Mitosis

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Indirect division cells reproduce by dividing in half

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12
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Metabolism

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Chemical process in which cells receive nutrients for growth and reproduction

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2 phases of metabolism

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Anabolism - building up larger molecules from smaller ones

Catabolism - Breaking down of large molecules into smaller ones

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14
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Tissues

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Groups of cells of the same kind

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15
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5 primary type of tissues

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Epithelial

Connective

Nerve

Muscular

Liquid

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16
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Organs

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Perform specific functions And are composed of 2 or more different tissues

17
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Organs

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Brain

Eyes

Heart

Lungs

Stomach intestines

Liver

Kidneys

Skin