Cells 101
Cell
Group of cells of the same kind that perform similar functions make up:
Tissue
Which type of tissue supports, protects and holds the body together?
Connective tissue
What system provides the framework and shape of the body?
Skeletal
What are the basic units of living matter?
Cells
What controls the center of the cell?
Nucleus
A separate body structure composed of tissues that perform specific functions as part of a system is an:
Organ
Groups of cells of the same kind that perform similar functions make up:
Tissues
What is the function of the muscular system?
Allows for movement of the body.
What is the function of the lungs?
Exchange carbon dioxide for oxygen.
The colorless, gel-like substance container water, salt and nutrients that cells are composed of it referred to as:
Protoplasm
Name the three basic parts of a cell:
Nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane
Which type of tissue coordinates body functions in addition to carrying messages to and from the brain and spinal cord?
Nerve tissue
The body system that send and receives body messages is called the:
Nervous system
What is another name for histology?
Microscopic anatomy
The outer surface of the cell, which encloses the protoplasm, is known as the:
Cell Membrane
A group of body structures and/or organs which perform one or more vital functions for the body is called a:
Body system
The tissue that contracts, when stimulated, to product motion is known as:
Muscular tissue
Which body system circulates blood and lymph through the body?
Circulatory system
The release of energy within a cell necessary for the performance of specific body functions is caused by:
Catabolism
The activity in which each cells absorbs nutrients, grows and divides into the new cells is referred to as:
Mitosis
Name the levels of organization of the human body:
Cells make up tissues, tissues make up organs and make up systems.
What is the function of epithelial tissue?
Cover and protect body surfaces and and internal organs
The body system that controls the sebaceous and sudoriferous glands is referred to as the:
Integumentary system
Which of the following terms is the phase of metabolism where the body stores water, food and oxygen for cell growth and repair?
Anabolism