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1. Histology: Answer: the study of tissues 2. Mitosis and Meiosis: Answer: Mitosis and meiosis are the ways that cells reproduce. During mitosis, a cell duplicates its DNA and divides into two i... dentical cells called daughter cells. Meiosis, on the other hand, produces four daughter cells that have only half of the chromosomes that the parent cell has. Meiosis is the form of cell duplication that produces eggs and sperm. 3. Skin: membrane because it covers the body ; Answer: organ because it contains several kinds of tissues. 4. skeletal system: Answer: Functions to support, permit movement, form blood cells (homeopoiesis), protect internal organs, detoxify, point for muscle attachment, mineral storage (particularly phosphorous and calcium) 5. Muscular System: Answer: Consists of skeletal muscles and tendons that connect muscles to bone, and ligaments which attach bones to each other to form joints. Cardiac and smooth muscles are not included in this organ system. 6. Nervous System: Answer: Composed of neurons (cell, axon, dendrite), central nervous system (brain, spinal cord), peripheral nervous system (nerves of the body). Recieves, interpretes and transmits impulses and responses. Responsible for sight, smell, taste, touch, hearing (five senses), heart rate, breathing, speech, movement [Show More]

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