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Term | Definition |
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Nucleus | The central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth |
What is the smallest unit of life? | The cell is the smallest unit of life that can divide, multiply, grow and respond to stimuli from the environment. |
Golgi Apparatus | A complex of vesicles and folded membranes within the cytoplasm of most eukaryotic cells, involved in secretion and intracellular transport. |
Anatomy | The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms, especially as revealed by dissection and the separation of parts. |
Bone Marrow | Bone marrow is a spongy substance found in the center of the bones. It manufactures bone marrow stem cells and other substances, which in turn produce blood cells |
The Epidermis | The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, and protects the body from the environment. |
What are the layers in our skin tissue? | The layers of the epidermis include the stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, and stratum corneum. |
How many bones are in the human body? | There are typically around 270 bones in human infants, which fuse to become 206 to 213 bones in the human adult. |
What is the longest bone in human body? | The longest bone in the human body is called the femur, or thigh bone |
What is the smallest bone in human body | The stapes is the body's smallest bone. |