Friday, February 13, 2009

Root Word Quiz #11 - Friday, Feb 20

organelle - small structures within a cell that have specific functions
cell - smallest unit of life
tissue - group of cells that work together to perform a specific function
organ - group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function
sustema - root for 'bring together"
organ system - group of organs that work together to perform a specific function
organism - a life form that can survive on its own, group of organ systems working together

homeo - same
stasis - stay
homestasis - maintenance to internal body temperature at 37 degrees celcius
therm - heat
hypo - under
hyper - above
hypothermia - condition when body temperature is below normal
hyperthermia - condition when body temperature is above normal

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