Cell
The basic unit of living matter
cell
The four types of tissue:
epithelial
connective
nervous
muscular
A chemical process in which cells receive food for cell growth
Metabolism
How many systems does the human body have?
11
Most cells are composed of what three parts?
Nucleus, cytoplasm & cell membrane
Covers and protects the body surfaces and organs
epithelial tissue
Two types of metabolism:
Anabolism (small to large molecules)
Catabolism (large to small molecules)
Name the 11 systems
Integumentary
Endocrine
Exocrine
Respiratory
Reproductive
Cardiovascular/Circulatory
Lymphatic
Nervous
Muscular
Skeletal
Digestive
A color-less gel-like substance containing water, nutrients and salt.
Protoplasm
Supports, protects and holds the body together
connective tissue
The bodies main energy source:
carbohydrates
Organelles in the cytoplasm that takes nutrients and break them down and create energy molecules for the cell.
Mitochondria
Sends messages to the brain and spinal cord; coordinates body function.
nervous tissue
Excess carbohydrates result in:
excess body fat
Protein builder of a cell, connects one amino acid at a time creating long chains; found in the cytoplasm.
Ribosomes
Contracts when stimulated to produce movement
muscle tissue
The study of structures and functions of structures too small to be seen by the naked eye- microscope is needed
Histology/microscopic