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Anatomy and Physiology - RECAP of Cells, Tissue, Systems, and Bones
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10/01/2019

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TISSUE
Definition
a collection of similar cells that perform a particular function; mainly composed of large amounts of water along with other substances
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BONE
Definition
the hardest tissue in the human body, composed of 1/3 organic matter (cells and blood) and 2/3 minerals such as calcium (carbonate and phosphate)
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Physiology
Definition
the study of the functions and activities performed by the body's structures
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MITOSIS
Definition
the usual process of cell reproduction of human tissues
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PHALANGES
Definition
technical term of finger and toe digits
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ORGANS
Definition
structures composed of specialized tissues designed to perform a specific function in plants and animals
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11
Definition
total number of human body systems
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JOINT
Definition
the connection between two or more bones
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CELLS
Definition
the basic units of all living things, without ______ life does not exist
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THORAX
Definition
the bony cage that provides protective framework for the heart, lungs, and other internal organs
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ANATOMY
Definition
the study of the human body structures that can be seen with the naked eye, and how parts of the body are organized
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INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
Definition
contains the largest organ of the human body and provides protective covering and regulates body temperature
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SPHENOID
Definition
bone that joins all of the bones of the cranium together
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NUCLEUS
Definition
found in the center part of the cell and plays an important part in cell reproduction and metabolism
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C
T
O
B
Definition
CELLS are the basic structure of living things which when organized into groups will form TISSUES that together perform a certain function are called ORGANS which are then arranged into BODY SYSTEMS
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CARPUS
Definition
technical term for the 8 small irregular bones that for the wrist
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CYTOPLASM
Definition
the watery fluid that surrounds the nucleus of the cell which is needed for growth, reproduction, and self repair
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EXCRETORY
Definition
the body system that eliminates waste from and reduces the build up of toxins
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FOOT
Definition
composed of 26 bones subdivided into 3 categories
Tarsal
Metatarsal
Phalanges
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CELL MEMBRANE
Definition
part of the cell that encloses the protoplasm and permits soluble substances to enter and leave
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