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10 Cards in this Set
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Atom |
The smallest particles with unique chemical identities |
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Molecule |
A particle composed of at least two atoms |
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Organelle |
Microscopic structures in a cell that carry out its individual functions |
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Cell |
The smallest units of an organism that carry out all the basic functions of life |
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Tissue |
A mass of similar cell products that forms a discreet region of an organ and performs a specific function |
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Organ |
A structure composed of two or more tissue types that work together to carry out a particular function |
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Organ system |
A group of organs with a unique collective function |
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Organism |
A single, complete individual |
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Homeostasis |
The maintaining of a constant internal environment though the function of dynamic physiological regulatory mechanisms |
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Stress |
Any disruption of homeostasis that threatens physical or emotional well-being |
