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Anatomy
The study of body structure
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Physiology
The study of body function
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Atoms
Building blocks of matter
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Cells
Basic unit of life
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Tissues
Groups of cells with a common structure and function.
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Organ
group of tissues that work together to perform closely related functions
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organ system
group of organs that work together to perform a specific function
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Intergumentary system
Major organs: skin, hair, sweat glands, nails
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skeletal system
Protects and supports body organs and provides a framework the muscles use to support movement. Made up of bones and joints
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nervous system
the body's speedy, electrochemical communication network, consisting of all the nerve cells of the peripheral and central nervous systems
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endocrine system
the body's "slow" chemical communication system; a set of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream
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cardiovascular system
Blood vessels transport blood, which carries oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, wastes, etc. The heart pumps blood.
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lymphatic system
Composed of a network of vessels, ducts, nodes, and organs. Provides defense against infection.
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respiatory system
breathing system of the human body
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digestive system
Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells.
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urinary system
kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
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male reproductive system
serves to produce sperm and introduce them into the female body
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female reproductive system
produces eggs for reproduction and provides place for growing baby.
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DEFINITIVES OF HUMAN LIFE
Organization,Metabolism,Responsiveness,Movement,Development, and Reproduction
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