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Anatomy and Physiology: Terms and Definitions, Quizzes of Physical Chemistry

Definitions for various terms related to anatomy and physiology, including anatomy, physiology, histology, cells, protoplasm, nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, mitosis, metabolism, anabolism, catabolism, tissue, connective tissue, epithelial tissue, liquid tissue, muscular tissue, and nerve tissue.

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TERM 1
Anatomy
DEFINITION 1
is the structure of the human body that can be seen with the
naked eye.
TERM 2
Physiology
DEFINITION 2
is the science of the functions and activities performed by
the body of structures
TERM 3
Histology
DEFINITION 3
is the study of the tiny structures found in living tissue.
TERM 4
Cells
DEFINITION 4
are the basic unit of all living things.
TERM 5
Protoplasm
DEFINITION 5
is the living content of a cell that is surrounded by a plasma
membrane.
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Anatomy

is the structure of the human body that can be seen with the

naked eye.

TERM 2

Physiology

DEFINITION 2

is the science of the functions and activities performed by

the body of structures

TERM 3

Histology

DEFINITION 3

is the study of the tiny structures found in living tissue.

TERM 4

Cells

DEFINITION 4

are the basic unit of all living things.

TERM 5

Protoplasm

DEFINITION 5

is the living content of a cell that is surrounded by a plasma

membrane.

Nucleus

is the dense, active protoplasm found in the center of the

cell.

TERM 7

Cytoplasm

DEFINITION 7

is all the protoplasm of a cell that surrounds the nucleus.

TERM 8

Cell Membrane

DEFINITION 8

the cell wall

TERM 9

Mitosis

DEFINITION 9

is cell reproduction

TERM 10

Metabolism

DEFINITION 10

is the complex chemical process taking place in living

organisms whereby the body cells are nourished and

supplied with energy needed to carry out their activities.

Liquid Tissue

Carries food, waste products, and hormones by means of the

blood and lymph

TERM 17

Muscular Tissue

DEFINITION 17

Contracts and moves various parts of the body.

TERM 18

Nerve Tissue

DEFINITION 18

Carries massages to and from the brain, and controls and

coordinates all body functions