[MEDRADSC 2G03] - Midterm Exam Guide - Ultimate 18 pages long Study Guide!
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Anatomy: the study, classification, description of the structure and organs of the human body. Physiology: deals with the processes and functions of the body or how the body parts work. Atoms: make up all chemicals necessary for maintaining life. Cells: bunch of molecules, the basic structural/functional unit of all living tissue. Tissues: cohesive groups of similar cells that, together with their intercellular material, perform a specific function. Epithelial: tissues that cover internal and external surfaces of the body, including the lining of vessels and organs, such as the stomach and the intestines. Connective: supportive tissues that bind together and support various structures. Muscular: tissues that make up the substance of a muscle. Nervous: tissues that make up the substance of nerves and nerve centers. Organs: when complex assemblies of tissues are joined to perform a specific function. System: consists of a group or an association of organs that have a similar or common function.