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What is the level of organization in the body progress from the simplest to the most complex? |
Chemicals, Cellular, Tissue, Organs |
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What are the structure of the body at the chemical level of organization? |
Atoms and Molecules |
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What is the smallest “living” unit of structure and function in our bodies? |
Cells |
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Why is an atom not a “living” unit of structure and function in the body? |
It doesn’t grow, reproduce or needs air and water to live |
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What is anatomy? |
The study of the structure of the human organism |
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What is physiology? |
The study of the function of the human organism |
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What is pathology? |
The scientific study of disease |
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What does “pathos” mean? |
Disease |
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What are the two words that anatomy is derived from? |
Cutting apart |
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How does a tissue differ from an organ? |
Tissue is made up of many cells and an organ is made up of tissues |