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Anatomy |
Is the study of the structure of organs and body systems |
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Physiology |
Is the study of the function of the organs and body systems |
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Atoms |
The smallest parts of elements that still retain all the original properties of the element, combined to form a molecule. |
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Molecule |
A chemical bonding of atoms that possesses it own characteristics independent of the atoms themselves. ( Specific molecules combine to form cells.) |
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Cells |
The basic unit of all life. |
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Tissues |
Is a collection of cells in an organism that have a similar function and structure. |
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Organ |
Two or more tissue types that work together to perform a specific function |
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Organ System |
A group of organs in an organism working together to perform a specific function. |
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Organism |
Is the result of all organ systems working together within the human body. |
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What is the hierarchy of the structure of the human body? |
Atoms Molecules Cells Tissues Organs Organ Systems Organism |
