Freshman Vocabulary 3

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What does the term 'physiology' study?

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The function of living organisms.

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What is the belief in reincarnation?

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The belief that the individual soul is reborn after death.

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What does the root of the word 'incarnation' mean?

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Flesh.

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How is 'allusion' defined?

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A reference to a famous person, place, or event.

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What did the original form of the word 'tragedy' mean?

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Goat song.

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What is the study of the structure and function of living organisms called?

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Physiology.

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What is the significance of the term 'incarnation' in religious contexts?

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It often refers to the embodiment of a deity or spirit in a physical form.

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Can you give an example of an allusion in literature?

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Referring to Achilles' heel in a story to signify a person's weakness.

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What are the main branches of physiology?

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Cell physiology, organ physiology, and systemic physiology.

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What is the difference between reincarnation and resurrection?

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Reincarnation is the rebirth of the soul in a new body, while resurrection refers to the revival of the same body after death.