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Structure function

Okay kiddo, imagine your body is like a big building. Just like how a building has different parts that work together to make it stand tall and strong, your body also has different parts that work together.

Now let's talk about how these parts work. Just like how a hammer is meant for hitting nails and a screwdriver is meant for turning screws, each part of your body has a specific job to do. For example, your heart is responsible for pumping blood and your lungs are responsible for breathing in air.

This is where structure function comes in. The structure of each part (like the shape and size of your heart) determines what its function is (pumping blood). Just like how each tool has a specific shape and size to make it useful for a certain job.

So, to summarize, structure function is all about understanding how the size, shape, and makeup of different parts of the body work together to make sure everything is working properly. It's like understanding why a hammer has to be heavy and flat to do its job well.
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