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Ch. 7.1 Key Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| anatomy | the study of the form and structure of an organism |
| cell | microscopic structures that carry on all the functions of life |
| cell membrane | the outer protective covering of the cell |
| centrosome | located in the cytoplasm near the nucleus, containing 2 centrioles |
| chromatin | located in the nucleus and made of DNA and protein |
| connective tissue | the supporting fabric of organs and other body parts |
| cytoplasm | a semifluid inside the cell but outside the nucleus |
| dehydration | when there is an insufficient amount of tissue fluid |
| edema | swelling of tissues occuring when there is too much tissue fluid |
| endoplasmic reticulum | network of tubular structures allowing transportation |
| epithelial tissue | covers the surface of the body and is main skin tissue |
| genes | structures that carry inherited characteristics |
| genome | total mass of genetic instruction humans inherit from parents |
| golgi apparatus | a stack of membrane layers located in the cytoplasm |
| lysosomes | oval or round bodies found throughout the cytoplasm for digestion |
| meiosis | process in which sex cells divide |
| mitochondria |