Vocab
the study of the form and structure of an organism
anatomy
controls many activities of the cell
nucleus
this tissue produces power and movement in the body
muscle tissue
this system contains pharynx, larynx, trachea, and bronchi
respiratory system
when cells divide by meiosis the number of chromosomes in the cell is
23
gametes divide by this process
meiosis
important for reproduction and ribosomes are made here
nucleolus
name 4 types of tissue
epithelial
muscle
nervous
connective
this system produces hormones to regulate body processes
endocrine
name two places stem cells are found
zygote
blastocysts
placenta
adult bone marrow
study of how disease occurs
pathophysiology
powerhouse of the cell
mitochondria
too much fluid in the tissue is called
edema
this system includes salivary glands, esophagus, and intestines
digestive
this is located in the cytoplasm near the nucleus. It contains 2 centrioles
centrosome
basic substance of all life
protoplasm
pouchlike structures found in the cytoplasm. They are filled with watery substance, stored food, or waste products
vacuoles
this tissue lines body cavities and forms glands
epithelial
name 3 types of muscle tissue
skeletal
cardiac
visceral (smooth)
body system that protects the body from injury, infections, and dehydration
integumentary
the total mass of genetic instruction humans inherit from their parents
genome
the part of the cell that condenses to form chromosomes
chromatin
hard connect tissue includes (2)
cartilage and bone
this system carries tissue, fluid, and waste to the blood and assists with fighting infection
lymphatic
list 4 functions of the cell
take in food and oxygen
produce heat and energy
move and adapt to their environment
eliminate waste
perform special functions
reproduce