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Human Anatomy Mod. 1
Vocabulary for Module 1
Question | Answer |
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Gross Anatomy | The study of the macroscopic structures of an organism. |
Microscopic anatomy | The study of the microscopic structures of an organism. |
Physiology | The study of the functions of an organism and its parts. |
Histology | The study of tissues. |
Organ | A group of tissues specialized for a particular function. |
Tissues | Groups of cells specialized for a particular function. |
Homeostasis | A state of equilibrium in the body with respect to its functions, chemical levels, and tissues. |
Effector | A structure in the body that can change the value of a variable. |
Selective permeability | The ability to let certain materials in or out while restricting others. |
Edocytosis | The process by which large molecules are taken into the cell. |
Exosytosis | Transportation of material from inside the cell to outside the cell. |