Cells
the basic unit of all living things
What is a cell?
The type of tissue that covers and protects body surfaces
What is epithelial tissue?
This system controls and coordinates all other systems
What is the nervous system?
The largest organ of the body.
What is the skin?
This term refers to the study of the structure of the body.
What is anatomy?
This structure in the cell is responsible for energy production.
What is the mitochondria?
The type of tissue that connects and supports other tissues
What is connective tissue?
This system transports oxygen, nutrients, and hormones through a network of vessels.
What is the circulatory system?
This organ is roughly the size of a fist and is located slightly to the left side of the chest.
What is the heart?
This term refers to the study of the functions of the body.
What is physiology?
This is a gel-like substance that is 80% water.
What is cytoplasm?
The most abundant type of tissue in the body
What is muscle tissue?
This system breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and eliminates waste.
What is the digestive system?
This organ is in charge of gas exchange.
What are the lungs?
This term describes a group of similar cells performing a specific function.
What is tissue?
This part of the cell regulates cell division and gene expression.
What is the nucleus?
The CNS system and PNS system are ___ tissues.
What is nerve tissue?
The ureters are part of this system.
What is the excretory system?
These organs help regulate blood pressure and produce vitamin D.
What are the kidneys?
This term describes all the chemical processes in the body.
What is metabolism?
The 4 phases of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and ____.
What is telephase?
Which 2 tissue types is responsible for voluntary and involuntary movements?
What are skeletal and smooth muscle tissues?
This system is in charge of communication, but not through electrical systems.
What is the endocrine system?
This organ plays a part in both the endocrine system and the digestive system.
What is the pancreas?
This term refers to the maintenance of a stable internal environment.
What is homeostasis?