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Anatomy and Physiology Notes
Anatomy: The study of the structures of a living organism
Physiology: The study of the mechanisms by which organisms
                     function.
Homeostasis: The ability to maintain a stable constant
                          internal environment.
                         Example:  Oxygen, Temperature, Nutrient
                                          Levels, Water

Levels of organization:
            -Sub-atomic particles
            -Atoms
            -Molecules
            -Macromolecules  (organic molecules)
            -Organelles
            -Cells
            -Tissue
            -Organ
            -Organ System
            -Organism
            -Population

           
-Community
            -Ecosystem
            -Biome
            -Biosphere
            -Plant
            -Solar System
            -Galaxies
            -Universe