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Alondra Alcocer
Anatomy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | study of the structure of an organism and the relationships of its parts |
| Physiology | the science that deals with the functions of the living organism and its parts |
| Biology | the scientific study of life |
| Gross Anatomy | describe the study of body parts visible to the naked eye |
| organelle | a structure made of molecules organized in such a way that it can perform a specific function |
| organ | a structure made up of several different kinds of tissues arranged so that, together, they can perform a special function. |
| Medullary | an inner region or core of an organ |
| Cortical | an outer region or layer of an organ |
| Basal | base or widest part of an organ. |
| Apical | the narrow tip of an organ |