CELLS
basic unit of all living things
what are cells
what is skeletal system
what is muscular system
supports, protects, and binds together other tissues of the body
what is nasal bones
found in the center of the cell, where DNA is found
what is nucleus
largest organ of the body, first line of defense against infection and water loss
what is integumentary system
controls steady delivery of the blood through the body, works with the lymphatic channels
what is circulatory system
collection of similar cells that perform a particular function
what is tissue
form the upper jaw
what is the maxillae bones
encloses the protoplasm and permits soluble substances to enter and leave, acts as a guardian
what is cell membrane
enables breathing, supplies the body with oxygen and eliminates carbon dioxide
what is respiratory system
protects the body from disease by developing resistances and destroying disease causing toxins
what is immune / lymphatic system
contracts and moves various parts of the body
what is muscle tissue
also known as malar bones or cheekbones
colorless, watery gel like fluid containing the material necessary for cell growth, reproduction, and self-repair
what is protoplasm
production of children and passing on our genetics from one generation to another
what is reproductive system
groups of organs acting together for one or more functions
skin, mucous membranes, lining of heart and glands are examples of this tissue
what is epithelial tissue
strongest bone of the face
what is mandible
organelles floating freely throughout the cell that take in nutrients, break them down, and creates energy for the cell
what is mitochondria
affects growth, development, sexual activities, and normal regulatory processes of the body
what is endocrine system
eliminates waste matter; includes kidneys and bladder
what is excretory system
what is nerve tissue
smallest, most fragile bones of the face
what is lacrimal bones