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deductive reasoning
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a method whereby conclusions follow from general principles
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inductive reasoning
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a method of arriving at general principles from specific facts
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anatomy
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the study of the structure of organs and body systems
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physiology
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the study of the function of the organs and body systems
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atom
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smallest part of an element that still retains all the original properties of the elements
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molecule
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group of chemically bonded atoms that posses characteristics independent of the atoms themselves
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cell
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basic unit of all life
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tissue
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collection of cells in an organism that have a similar function and structure
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organ
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two or more tissue types that work together to perform a specific function
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organ systems
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group of organs in an organism working together to perform a specific function
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organism
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living body made up of several organ systems
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epithelial tissue
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provides covering (such as skin tissue) or produces secretions (such as glandular tissue); commonly exists in sheets and does not have its own blood supply
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connective tissue
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connects different structures of the body; includes bones, cartilage, adipose tissues (fats), and blood vessels
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muscle tissue
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dedicated to producing movement; three types include skeletal, cardiac, and smooth
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nervous tissue
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serves as the body's control system; consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
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