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Anatomy Terms

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Gross Anatomy   The study of the macroscopic structures of an organism.  
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Microscopic Anatomy   The study of the microscopic structures of an organism.  
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Physiology   The study of the functions of an organism and its parts.  
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Histology   The study of tissues.  
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Organ   A group of tissues specialized for a particular function.  
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Homeostasis   A state of equilibrium in the body with respect to its functions, chemical levels, and tissues.  
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Effector   A structure in the body that can change the value of a variable.  
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Selective Permeability   The ability to let certain materials in or out while restricting others.  
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Endocytosis   The process by which large molecules are taken into the cell.  
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Exosytosis   Transportation of material from inside the cell to outside the cell.  
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Integumentary System   Skin, hair, etc.  
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Skeletal System   Bones, cartilage, etc.  
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Muscle System   Muscles, tendons, etc.  
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Nervous System   Brain, spinal cord, nerves, etc.  
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Endocrine System   Pituitary gland, thyroid gland, etc.  
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Circulatory System   Heart, veins, arteries, etc.  
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Lymphatic System   Lymph nodes, lymph vessels, spleen, etc.  
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Digestive System   Stomach, liver, intestines, etc.  
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Respiratory System   Lungs, trachea, etc.  
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Urinary System   Kidneys, bladder, etc.  
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Reproductive System   Male - Testes, seminal vesicle, etc. Female - Ovaries, uterus, etc.  
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4 basic tissues   Nervous tissue. Muscular tissue. Connective tissue. Epithelial tissue.  
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Plasma Membrane   The boundary of the cell. It holds things together and it controls entry and exit of substances.  
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Nucleous   Contains genetic material, which is also known as DNA  
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Cytoplsam    
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Ribosomes   Synthesize proteins  
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Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum   A series of tubes which are used to transport inside of a cell, as well as the production of lipids and carbohydrates.  
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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum   Used for transportation as well, but it is rough in appearance because of the ribosomes on it. It is also used to synthesize proteins.  
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Golgi Apparatus   They take various chemicals and package them for many purposed including secretion.  
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Lysosome   It's main function is to breakdown lipids, proteins, polysaccharides, and nucleic acids.  
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Mitochondria   The major site of ATP synthesis in the cell.  
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Seven Levels of Organization   1. Organism 2. Organ Systems 3. Organs 4. Tissues 5. Cells 6. Organelles 7. Molecules  
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Stages of Mitosis   1. Prophase (Early and late) 2. Metaphase 3. Anaphase 4. Telophase  
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