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Human Anatomy Assignment #1

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Anatomy is often defined as study of the structure of an organism and the relationships of its parts.
Physiology is the science that deals with the functions of the living organism and its parts.
Gross anatomy is used to describe the study of body parts visible to the naked eye.
Cell theory states that any independent structure made up of one or more microscopic units called cells is a living organism.
What is an atom? A tiny sphere of matter so small they are invisible. Every material thing in our universe, including the human body, is composed of atoms.
What is a molecule? A molecule is a combination of atoms that have formed larger chemical groupings.
What is a macromolecule? A macromolecule is a combination of other atoms and molecules to form a larger and more complex chemical grouping.
What is an eponym? An eponym is a term that is based on a person's name.
What are the 7 levels of organization? Chemical level, organelle level, cellular level, tissue level, organ level, organ system level, organism level.
What is an organelle? An organelle is a structure made of molecules organized in such a way that it can perform a specific function.
What is mitochondria? Mitochondria are the "powerhouses" of cells that provide energy needed by the cell to carry on day-to-day functioning, growth, and repair.
What is the Golgi apparatus? The Golgi apparatus is a set of sacs that provides a "packaging" service to the cell by storing material for future internal use or for export from the cell.
What is the endoplasmic reticulum? The endoplasmic reticulum is a network of channels within the cell that act as "highways" for the movement of chemicals and as sites for chemical processing.
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