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Anatomy
The study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts.
Physiology
The study of how the body and its parts work or function.
Characters of life
movement
responsiveness
growth
reproduction
respiration
digestion
absorption
circulation
asslmilation - process of absorbing
excretion
Levels of organization
atom
molecules
macromolecules
organelle
cell
tissue
organ
organ systems
organism
Atom
the smallest part of an element
indivisible by ordinary chemical means
Molecules
Particle consisting of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds
Organelles
specialized structures in a cell that perform specific metabolic functions
Cells
the basic biological unit of living organisms containing a nucleus and variety of organelles enclosed by a limited membrane
Tissues
a group of similar cells specialized to preform a specific function
Organs
a part of the body formed of two or more tissues that performs a specialized function
Organ System
is a group of organs that work together to accomplish a common purpose
Organism
represents the highest level of structural organization
Author
Patrsun3
ID
61513
Card Set
Biology 1
Description
Bio160 chapter 1
Updated
1/24/2011, 12:37:04 AM
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