Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards

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Anatomy

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The study of the structure of an organism

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Physiology

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The study of how an organism’s body functions

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Structure

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Function

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Cell

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Smaller unit

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Tissue

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Similar cells with common function

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Organ

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Made up of 2 or more types of tissues

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Organ system

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A group of organs working toward a common goal

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Organism

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The highest level of structural organization for an individual

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Functions necessary for an organism

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Maintain boundaries, movement, responsiveness, digestion, excretion, reproduction, growth

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Survival needs

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Nutrients, water, oxygen, normal body temperature, normal atmospheric pressure