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anatomy 1 through 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | The study of the structure and parts of living organisms — what the body is made of and where everything is located. |
| Physiology | The study of how the body and its parts work or function. |
| Homeostasis | The body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes outside. |
| cell | the smallest structural and functional unit of life. All living things are made up of cells. |
| tissue | A group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function. |
| organ | A structure made up of two or more types of tissues that work together to perform a specific function. |
| Organ System | A group of organs that work together to perform major body functions. |
| Organism | A complete living thing that can carry out all basic life processes. |
| organism | A complete living thing that can carry out all basic life processes. |