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anatomy Study of Structure of the body and the relationship among the parts
physiology Study of the Funtion of the body and it's parts.
pathophysiology Study of diseases as they are related to functioning
inorganic chemicals usually simple molecules made of one or two elements : example WATER and OXYGEN
organic chemicals Contains the element oxygen and hydrogen: example CARBOHYDRATES and FATS and PROTEINS and NUCLECIC ACIDS.
levels of organization Human body is organized into structural and functional levels of increasing complexity : CELLS,TISSUES,ORGANS,ORGAN SYSTEMS
cells smallest living structure and function : made up of chemicals carries out specific chemical reactions
tissue group of cells with SIMILAR structure and function.
epithelial tissues cover or line body surfaces : example SKIN and SWEAT GLANDS
connective tissues connect and support parts of the body; some transport and store materials. :example BLOOD, BONE, CARTILAGE
muscle tissues specialized for contraction, which brings about movement.: example SKELETAL MUSCLE AND HEART
nerve tissue specialized to generate and transmit electrochemical impulses the regulate body functions.
organ group of tissues precisely arranged so as to accomplish specific functions: examples KIDNEYS,INDIVIDUAL BONES,LIVER,LUNGS AND STOMACH
organ system group of organs that allcontribute to a particular function: examples URINAR ,DIGESTIVE AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

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  1. connective tissues → connect and support parts of the body; some transport and store materials. :example BLOOD, BONE, CARTILAGE - 2 misses
  2. muscle tissues → specialized for contraction, which brings about movement.: example SKELETAL MUSCLE AND HEART - 2 misses
  3. levels of organization → Human body is organized into structural and functional levels of increasing complexity : CELLS,TISSUES,ORGANS,ORGAN SYSTEMS - 1 miss
  4. organ system → group of organs that allcontribute to a particular function: examples URINAR ,DIGESTIVE AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM - 1 miss