working with someone to produce or create something
collaboration
Dense, hard connective tissue composing the skeleton
bone
give the cells support and a box like shape
cell wall
provides oxygen to all the intestinal cells so that they can function
includes the heart, arteries, and veins
circulatory system
Bundle of nerve cells that follow generally the same route and employ the same neurotransmitter.
neural pathway
Process of sending and receiving messages
communication
(in the body) a fiber or bundle of fibers that transmits impulses of sensation to the brain or spinal cord, and impulses from these to the muscles and organs
nerve
holds the cell together and controls what goes in and out of the cell
cell membrane
moves internal and external body parts
includes voluntary and involuntary muscles
muscular system
includes the cerebrum, medulla, and cerebellum
brain
An activity or purpose intended for a person or thing
function
the thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal
skin
process of photosynthesis---makes food (sugar), takes in carbon dioxice to create oxygen
chloroplast
controls the actions of the body, stores memories, and processes information
includes nerves, brain, spinal cord and sensory organs
nervous system
A small area on the dendrite that receives the signal from the other neuron
receptor
reflection
any of the distinct types of material of which animals or plants are made, consisting of specialized cells and their products
tissue
Powerhouse of the cell that takes in oxygen and food to create energy and carbon dioxide
mitocondria
Breaks down large food molecules into tiny food molecules that can move through the intestine walls, into the blood, and then
into each cell
includes mouth, stomach, and intestines
digestive system
a specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell
neuron
All living things are made of _________.
Cell
a band or bundle of fibrous tissue in a human or animal body that has the ability to contract, producing movement in or maintaining the position of parts of the body
muscle
Stores the blueprint for all functions of a cell and tells the cell what to do
nucleus
brings oxygen into the body and sends carbon dioxide out fo the body
includes lungs, mouth and nose
respritory system
consists of the eyes, ears, nose, skin, and tongue