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A & P Terminology

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Anatomy   study of structure and how they relate to each other  
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Physiology   the study of functions of body parts  
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Cell   formed by multiple molecules, smallest level considered to be living  
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Tissue   group of similar cells preforming a specific function  
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Organ   group of similar tissues the perform a specific function, but must have at least 2 types of tissue  
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Organ system   group of related organs that perform a specific function  
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Organism   complete living thing  
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Metabolism   sum total of all chemical reactions that occur within an organism  
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Catabolism   breaking down of complex molecules into simpler ones  
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Anabolism   building of complex molecules from simpler ones  
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Digestion   the action, process, or power of digestion  
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Absorption   the process of absorbing or of being absorbed  
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Assimilation   the incorporation or conversion of nutrients into protoplasm  
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Differentiation   the specialization of parts or organs in the course of evolution  
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Anatomical Position   the normal position of the human body when active  
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Superior [cephalic]   situated toward the head and further away from the feet than another and especially another similar part of an upright body  
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Inferior [caudal]   situated below and closer to the feet than another and especially another similar part of an upright body  
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Anterior [ventral]    
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Inferior [caudal]   situated below and closer to the feet than another and especially another similar part of an upright body  
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Anterior [ventral]    
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