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Anatomy
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Deals with the structure of the body andits parts; in other words, what are things called?
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Physiology
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Studies the functions of these parts or asks the question, "how do they works?"
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Relationship between A & P
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The two disciplines are closely interrelated because the functional role of a part depends on how it is constructed.
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Atom
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The simplest functional unit
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Molecule
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Two or more atoms
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Macromolecules
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Large, biologically important molecules inside cells
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Organelles
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Composition of macromolecules used to carry out a specific function in the cell
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Cells
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The basic living unit
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Tissues
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Groups of cells functioning together
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Organs
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Groups of tissues
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Organ systems
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Groups of organs functioning together
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Organism
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Organ systems functioning together
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Characteristics of Life
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Traits shard by all organisms and include
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Movement
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Internal or Gross
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Responsiveness
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Reaction to internal or external change
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