Chapter
what are the basic units of all living things
cells
what is the study of the functions or activities performed by the body's structures
physiology
what is the watery fluid that surrounds the nucleus
cytoplasm
If a backyard is 50 feet long and 20 feet wide, how many square feet is the yard?
1000 square ft
What is the study of human body structures and how the body parts are organized
anatomy
what is the process of cell reproduction that occurs when the cell divides into 2 identical daughter cells
mitosis
what type of tissue provides a covering that protects the body (EX: lining of mouth)
epithelial
who wrote the play "Romeo and Juliet"?
William Shakespeare
what type of tissue is a fibrous tissue that binds and supports other body tissues and organs
connective
what are groups of organs acting together to perform one or more functions
body systems
what type of tissue carries messages to and from the brain
nerve
what is the hardest mineral?
diamond
what body system consists of the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands.
endocrine
these bones are in what part of the body?
carpal, metalcarpal, phalanges
hand
______________ imbalances can cause changes in the scalp, skin and nails and affect hair growth, oil production, melanin production and skin sensitivity
hormonal
who invented the lightbulb?
Thomas Edison
these bones are in what part of the body?
zygomatic, lacrimal, mandible, and maxillae
face
what is the difference between involuntary and voluntary muscles
Involuntary- controlled by autonomic nervous system, control body functions such as breathing and digestion
Voluntary- we control at will
what are the 3 parts of a muscle
origin, belly, and insertion
Maine borders which U.S. State
New Hampshire