BODY SYSTEMS
breaks down food into smaller and smaller particles to absorb nutrients or for extrection
what is digestive
normal process of cell reproduction in human tissues that occurs when cell divides into 2 identical cells called daughter cells
what is mitosis
covers, shapes, and supports skeletal tissue
what is muscular
supports, protects and binds together other tissues of the body
forms the lower jawbone; largest and strongest bone of the face
production of children and passing on genetics
what is reproduction
permits soluble substances to enter and leave; protects cells and communicates with other cells
forms physical foundation of body
contracts and moves various parts of the body
carries messages through the central nervous system controlling and coordinating all bodily functions
largest organ of the body; first line of defense against infection and water loss
what is integumentary
DNA is found here
what is nucleus
enables breathing, supplies the body with oxygen
collection of similar cells that perform a particular function
what is tissue
contributes to the blood-clotting process
what is platelets
affects growth, development, sexual activities; consists of specialized glands
what is endocrine
colorless watery fluid containing the nutrient necessary for cell growth, reproduction and self-repair
what is protoplasm
controls steady delivery of the blood through the body
what is circulatory
protective lining on cavities of the body and surface organs
what is epithelial
hair, oil and sweat glands, nails, sensory receptors
what is accessory organs to the skin
eliminates waste matter
what is excretory
floating freely throughout the cell that take in nutrients, break them down and create energy
what is mitochondria
protects the body from disease by developing resistances and destroying disease causing toxins
what is immune / lymphatic
carries messages through central nervous system
also known as cheekbones
what is zygomatic