A & P Terminology Word Scramble
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Anatomy | study of structure and how they relate to each other |
Physiology | the study of functions of body parts |
Cell | formed by multiple molecules, smallest level considered to be living |
Tissue | group of similar cells preforming a specific function |
Organ | group of similar tissues the perform a specific function, but must have at least 2 types of tissue |
Organ system | group of related organs that perform a specific function |
Organism | complete living thing |
Metabolism | sum total of all chemical reactions that occur within an organism |
Catabolism | breaking down of complex molecules into simpler ones |
Anabolism | building of complex molecules from simpler ones |
Digestion | the action, process, or power of digestion |
Absorption | the process of absorbing or of being absorbed |
Assimilation | the incorporation or conversion of nutrients into protoplasm |
Differentiation | the specialization of parts or organs in the course of evolution |
Anatomical Position | the normal position of the human body when active |
Superior [cephalic] | situated toward the head and further away from the feet than another and especially another similar part of an upright body |
Inferior [caudal] | situated below and closer to the feet than another and especially another similar part of an upright body |
Anterior [ventral] | |
Inferior [caudal] | situated below and closer to the feet than another and especially another similar part of an upright body |
Anterior [ventral] |
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