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Nucleus
A part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction.
(activities and genetic material)
Cytoplasm
A jellylike fluid inside the cell in which the organelles are suspended
Ribosomes
protein synthesis
Mitochondria
An organelle found in large numbers in most cells, in which the biochemical processes
of respiration and energy production occur. Powerhouse
Lysosomes
Uses chemicals to digest food and worn out cell parts
Endoplasmic Reticulum
A cell structure that forms a maze of passageways in which proteins and other materials
are carried from one part of the cell to another. (transport nutrients)
plasma membrane
the outer membrane of a cell, composed of a bilayer of phospholipids in which proteins
are embedded
4 types of tissue
epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous
epithelial tissue
, A body tissue that covers the surfaces of the body, inside and out. (thin, sheet-like
expanse of epithelial tissues.)
connective tissue
A body tissue that provides support for the body and connects all of its parts.
types of connective tissue
areolar, adipose, fibrous connective, bone, cartilage, hemopoietic, reticular
loose (areolar) connective tissue
binds other body tissues
adipose tissue
Tissue that stores fat.
fibrous connective tissue
strength and support (tendons, ligaments, etc)
groups of tissues
form organs
Organ systems of the body
integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic,
respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive
Gross Anatomy
Study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye
Histology
the study of the microscopic structures
Regional Anatomy
The study of regions of the body