Anatomy chance
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Anatomy | the science of the structure of living organisms |
| physiology | the science of the funcioning of living organisms |
| atoms | the smallest part of an element |
| cells | the basic biological unit of living organisms |
| tissue | a group of cells specialized to preform a specific function |
| organ | a part of the body formed of two or more tissues that performs a specialized function |
| organ system | a group of organs that work together to perform a vital body function |
| organism | an individual living thing |
| integumentary system | the skin and its accesory organs |
| skelatal system | protects and supports the body organs |
| muscular system | provides body movement and posture |
| nervous system | the bodys fast acting control system |
| endocrine system | the bodys slow acting control system |
| cardiovascular system | uses the heart and blood vessels to transport fluids |
| lymphatic system | returns leaked fluid to blood vessels |
| respiratory system | keeps blood constantly supplied with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide |
| digestive system | breaks food down into obsorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells |
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