A&P Quiz 1 Flashcards

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Anatomy

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The study of the structure of body parts and their relationships to one another.

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Atom

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The smallest unit of any pure substance.

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Cell

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The basic unit of structure and function in living things.

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Molecule

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The combination of two or more atoms.

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Organ

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A structure composed of at least two tissue types that performs a specific function.

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Organ system

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A group of organs that work together to perform a specific function.

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Homeostasis

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The maintenance of a stable internal environment.

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Metabolism

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All chemical reactions that occur within body cells.

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Body cavity

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A space within the body that contains and protects internal organs.

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Planes of symmetry

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Imaginary lines that divide the body into sections.