cells
the basic unit of all living things
What are cells
a collection of similar cells that perform a particular function
what are tissues
this is the largest organ of the body
what is skin
this muscle extends down the forehead and attaches to the skin around the eyebrows and the top of the nose
what is frontalis
the facial nerve is also called this
the seventh cranial nerve
division of one cell into two daughter cells
mitosis
this tissue supports, protects, and gives structure to other tissues and organs in the body
what is connective tissue
this system is part of the immune system and protects our body from illness-causing invaders, maintaining body fluid levels, absorbing digestive tract fats and removing cellular waste
what is the lymphatic system
this is the superficial muscle that covers the anterior surface of the neck
what is platysma
this is the trigeminal nerve
what is fifth cranial nerve
building up larger molecules from smaller ones
what is anabolism
type of body tissue that forms the covering of all internal and external surfaces of the body
what is epithelial tissue
this system is made up of all the body's different hormones, regulates all biological processes in the body and is responsible for growth and development
what is endocrine system
this is the largest muscle in the front portion of the neck
what is sternocleidomastoid
these are the three types of muscular tissue
what are striated, nonstriated and cardiac
breaking down complex compounds into smaller ones
what is catabolism
this tissue has the ability to shorten or contract in order to produce movement of the body
what is muscle tissue
this system protects the inside of the body from elements in the environment
what is the integumentary system
this is the muscle that closes the eyelids
what is orbicularis oculi
this part of the nervous system controls involuntary muscles
what is the autonomic nervous system (ANS)
this controls and regulates the activities of the cell
what is the nucleus
this tissue is responsible for coordinating and controlling many body activities
what is nerve tissue
this system produces new life
what is the reproductive system
this is known as the blowing muscle
what is buccinator
these blood vessels carry blood to the heart from tissues and organs in the body
what are veins