Biology and Anatomy Terms

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Organization

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The arrangement of different elements in a structured way.

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Organ

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A part of an organism that is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function.

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Organ system

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A group of organs that work together to perform one or more functions.

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Response

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A reaction to a specific stimulus or situation.

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Internal cue

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A signal originating from within an organism that triggers a response.

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Life-sustaining functions

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Processes necessary for maintaining life, such as breathing and circulation.

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Muscular system

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The organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles.

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Anatomy

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The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms.

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Aorta

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The main artery of the body, supplying oxygenated blood to the circulatory system.

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Artery

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A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.