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chemical level of organisation in human body
Human body
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
03/12/2016

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Anatomy
Definition
Study of internal & external structures within the human body
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Physiology
Definition
Study of the way the body works; function of body parts
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Gross anatomy
Definition
- Involves examining relatively large structures
- Can be seen without using a microscope
- Two types: surface and systemic
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Surface anatomy (gross anatomy)
Definition
- Internal structures as related to overlying s
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Systemic anatomy (gross anatomy)
Definition
Studies structure of organ systems that function together in a coordinated matte

E.G skeletel system, digestive system
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Microscopic anatomy
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- Deals with structures that cannot be seen without magnification
- Two types: cytology and histology
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Cytology (microscopic anatomy)
Definition
Study of the cell
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Histology (microscopic anatomy)
Definition
Study of tissues
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