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A&P Review Exam 1
Ch.2,
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
01/24/2014

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Term
Anatomy
Definition

The study of structure and internal workings of the body.

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Planetary Model
Definition
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Levels of Structural Organization
Definition
Chemical Level, Cellular Level, Organ Level,and Organismal Level
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Chemical Level
Definition

Simplest level (smallest components) of structual hierarchy includes atoms & 

molecules

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Atom
Definition
Tiny building blocks of matter.
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Molecule
Definition
A combination of 2 or more atoms of the same element.
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Cellular Level
Definition

Composed of a variety of different organelles that 

assemble together. Basic structural & functional unit of an organism. Same common function, vary in size & shape, each type having its own unique function.

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Cell
Definition
Smallest units of living things.
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Organ
Definition
Is a discrete structure compose of at least two (four is more common) tissue types that perform a specific function for the body.
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Organ Level
Definition
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