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Chapter 1
Terms and Definitions From Chapter 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | The study of body structures and their relationship to other structures. The study of body parts |
| Physiology | The study of functions of a body part. |
| Atoms | The smallest unit of matter that retains it's chemical properties. |
| Molecules | Atoms that are joined together. |
| Macromolecules | Many molecules joined together. |
| Organelles | Cellular "organs" or subunits that perform functions for the cell. |
| Cell | The most basic unit of life. |
| Tissues | Cells that have joined together to perform a task. |
| Organs | Several tissues that have joined together to perform a particular task within an organ system. |