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Gross Anatomy:
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The study of the macroscopic structures of an organism.
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Microscopic anatomy:
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The study of the microscopic structures of an organism.
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Physiology:
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The study of the functions of an organism and its parts.
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Histology:
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The study of tissues.
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Organ:
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A group of tissues specialized for a particular function.
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Tissues:
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Groups of cells specialized for a particular function.
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Homeostasis:
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A state of equilibrium in the body with respect to its functions, chemical levels, and tissues.
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Effector:
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A structure in the body that can change the value of a variable.
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Selective permeability:
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The ability to let certain materials in or out while restricting others.
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Endocytosis:
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The process by which large molecules are taken into the cell.
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Exocytosis:
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Transportation of materials from inside the cell to outside the cell.
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What are the four types of tissues:
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Connective, Epithelial, Muscular, and Nervous.
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What are the seven levels of organization:
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Organism, Organ systems, Organs, Tissues, Cells, Organelles, Molecules.
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What are the four ways into a cell?
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Dissolving through the phospholipids, entering through a channel protein, entering using a carrier protein, and endocytosis.
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How does water enter a cell?
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Channel Protein.
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How does a protein enter a cell?
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Pinocytosis.
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How does an ion enter a cell?
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Charged channel proteins.
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How does a monosaccharide enter a cell?
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Carrier proteins.
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How does an invading bacterium enter a cell?
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Phagosytosis.
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How does a lipid enter a cell?
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Dissolving through the phospholipids.
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