AnatomyCH-1 Terms Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Anabolism | Metabolic building of simple compounds into more complex substances needed by the body |
Anatomy | Study of body structure |
ATP | Adenosine Triphosphate - Enery storing compound found in all cells |
Catabolism | Metabolic breakdown of substancs into simpler substances, includes digestion of food and the oxidation of nutrient molecules for energy. |
Cell | Basic unit of life |
Dissect | To cut apart or seperate tissues for study |
Feedback | Return of information into a system, so that it can be used regulate the system. |
Gram | Basic unit of weight in the metric system |
Homeostasis | State of balance within the body, maintenance of body conditions within set limits |
Liter | Basic unit of volume in the metric system |
Metabolism | All the physical and chemical processes by which an organism is maintained |
Meter | Basic unit of length |
Organ | Body part containing two or more tissues functioning together for specific purposes |
Physiology | Study of the funtioning of living organisims |
System | Group of Organs functioning together for the same general purposes |
Tissue | Group of simillar cells that perform a specialized function |
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