| A | B |
| anatomy | study of the structure of the body |
| physiology | study of the functions/activities performed by the body |
| histology | microscopic anatomy |
| cell | basic unit of all living things |
| protoplasm | colorless substance- contains food substances |
| nucleus | dense, active protoplasm - center of the cell |
| cytoplasm | all of the protoplasm except the nucleus |
| cell membrane | encloses the protoplasm |
| mitosis | cell reproduction |
| metabolism | chemical process- cells are nourished and can carry out activities |
| anabolism | constructive metabolism- building up |
| catabolism | complex compounds break down - releasing stored energy |
| daughter cells | two identical cells produced during mitosis |