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The levels of organization from least to most complex
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Cytology
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The study of the cell and its structural and functional unit of life.
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Cytoplasm
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Jellylike matrix of proteins, salts, water, dissolved gases, and nutrients
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Organelles
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Inside cytoplasm and provide specialized functions for the cell
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Chromatin
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Threadlike structures
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Chromosomes
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Formed by chromatin when the cell is ready to divide
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Tissues
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Group of cells that perform a specialized activity
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Epithelial tissue
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Covers surface of organs
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Connective tissue
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Supports and connects tissues and organs (fat, cartilage)
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Muscle tissue
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Contractile tissue, contraction, movement
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Nervous tissue
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Transmits electrical impulses
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Organ
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Composed of at least two or more tissue types. Stomach is made up of connective tissue, muscle tissue, epithelial tissue, and nervous tissue (smooth).
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System
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Composed of varying numbers or organs and accessory structures that have similar or related functions
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Organism
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Highest level of organization
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Midsagittal
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Median
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