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Anatomy
TERM
Study of structure of an organism and the
relationship of its parts. Types of anatomy: Image
gross anatomy, microscopic, developmental,
pathological, systemic
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, Physiology
TERM
science that deals with the functions of the
living organism and its parts. How the body Image
works
DEFINITION
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Characteristics of life
TERM
Responsiveness, conductivity, Growth,
Respiration, Digestion, Absorption, Image
Secretion, Excretion, Circulation,
Reproduction
DEFINITION
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Responsiveness
TERM
, Ability of an organism to sense, monitor and
respond to changes in both its internal and Image
external environments
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Conductivity
TERM
Capacity of living cells to transmit a wave of
electrical disturbance from one point to Image
another within the body
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Growth
TERM
Organized increase in the size and number
of cells and therefore an increase in size of Image
the individual or a particular organ or part
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Respiration
TERM
Exchange of respiratory gases (oxygen and
carbon dioxide) between an organism and Image
its environment
DEFINITION
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Digestion
TERM
process by which complex food products are
broken down into simpler substances that Image
can be absorbed and used by individual
body cells
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Absorption
TERM