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38 lines
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title: Vocabulary Assignment 3
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author: Aidan Sharpe
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date: February 20th, 2025
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geometry: margin=1in
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## Atoms
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An atom is the smallest elemental particle that retains it's chemical properties.
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## Molecules
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Two or more atoms chemically bonded, creating a new material with unique chemical properties.
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## Organelles
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Functional structures within biological cells.
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## Cells
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The smallest functional unit of life.
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## Tissues
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A structure comprised of cells of the same type that performs a specific function.
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## Organs
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A structure comprised of tissues that fulfill a task within an organ system.
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## Organ systems
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A collection of organs that perform a similar task.
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## Body membranes
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A biological barrier that lines organs and cavities.
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## Interstitial fluids
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Bodily fluids that exist between, as opposed to within, cells.
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## Homeostasis
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The tendency for living organisms to maintain a stable internal environment.
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