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Flashcards covering basic vocabulary related to human anatomy and physiology.
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Cell
The basic unit of life.
Anatomy
The study of the structure and relationships between body parts.
Physiology
The study of the functions of body parts.
Tissue
A group of cells that perform a specific function.
Organ
Two or more types of tissue grouped together to perform a specific function.
System
A group of organs that work together to carry out specific functions.
Connective tissue
Tissue that supports and connects other tissues and organs.
Muscular system
The system of the body responsible for movement.
Reproductive system
The system that can be removed without threatening a person's life.
Cerebrum
The largest part of the brain.
Kidneys
Organs in the urinary and excretory system.
Plasma
A type of connective tissue fluid that moves throughout the circulatory system.
Atria
The upper chambers of the heart.
Oxygen
A gas supplied to the body by the respiratory system.
Red blood cells
Blood cells that carry oxygen throughout the body.