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14.1 Vocab Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cell | The basic unit of a structure and function in a living thing. |
| Cell Membrane | Forms the inside boundary of the cell. |
| Nucleus | The control center that directs the cell's activities and contains the information that determines the cell's form and function. |
| Cytoplasm | The material within a cell apart from the nucleus. |
| Tissue | A group of similar cells that perform the same function. |
| Muscle Tissue | A body tissue that contracts or shortens, that makes the body parts move. |
| Nervous Tissue | A body tissue that carries electrical messages back and forth between the brain and every other part of the body. |
| Connective Tissue | Provides support for your body and connects all its parts. |
| Epithelial Tissue | A body tissue that covers the surfaces of the body; inside and out. |
| Organ System | A group of organs that work together to perform a major function. |
| Organ | A structure that is composed of different kinds of tissue. |
| Homeostasis | The maintenance of stable internal conditions in an organism. |
| Stress | The reaction of your body to potentially threatening, challenging, or disturbing events. |