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Cells

The cell is the basic unit of life. Complex animal bodies are made up of thousands of different kinds of cells.

General Terminology

bulletcyto = cells
bullet-cyte = cell
bulletblast = a primitive cell that produces something

Despite their different roles and appearances, the main features of cell anatomy are common to all cells.

The various functions of cells require different combinations of physiological properties.

Cell specialization allows groupings of cells with common purposes into tissues, organs and systems.