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Organization of the Human Body Terms

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Definition
Anabolism   Metabolic building of simple compounds into more complex substances needed by the body  
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Anatomy   Study of body structure  
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ATP   Adenosine Triphosphate - Enery storing compound found in all cells  
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Catabolism   Metabolic breakdown of substancs into simpler substances, includes digestion of food and the oxidation of nutrient molecules for energy.  
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Cell   Basic unit of life  
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Dissect   To cut apart or seperate tissues for study  
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Feedback   Return of information into a system, so that it can be used regulate the system.  
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Gram   Basic unit of weight in the metric system  
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Homeostasis   State of balance within the body, maintenance of body conditions within set limits  
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Liter   Basic unit of volume in the metric system  
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Metabolism   All the physical and chemical processes by which an organism is maintained  
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Meter   Basic unit of length  
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Organ   Body part containing two or more tissues functioning together for specific purposes  
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Physiology   Study of the funtioning of living organisims  
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System   Group of Organs functioning together for the same general purposes  
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Tissue   Group of simillar cells that perform a specialized function  
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