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Cells and Tissues
A list of terms relating to cells and tissues
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cell membrane | A cell structure that controls which substances can enter or leave the cell. AKA Border Patrol |
| Cytoplasm | Gel-like liquid inside cell that consists of water, protein, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, lipids (fats), and salts. AKA Gatorade |
| Nucleus | Controls activities of the cell, reproduction, contains chromosomes that transmit hereditary characteristics. AKA- the boss. |
| Lysosomes | Uses enzymes to break down food and worn out cell parts. AKA- Waste processing plant. |
| Mitochondrion | Produce energy. AKA- powerhouse. |
| Ribosomes | Protein synthesis & repair. AKA peanut |
| tissue | A group of similar cells that perform certain functions. |
| epithelium | the specialized epithelial tissue that forms the epidermis of the skin and the surface layer of mucous membranes |
| Endothelium | the specialized epithelial tissue that lines the blood and lymph vessels, body cavities, glands, and organs |
| muscle tissue | Tissue made of cells capable of contracting. |
| nervous tissue | A body tissue that carries electrical messages back and forth between the brain and every other part of the body. |
| connective tissue | A body tissue that provides support for the body and connects all of its parts |
| dense fibrous connective tissue | attaches bones to bones and muscles to bones |
| adipose tissue | provides protective padding, insulation, and support |
| loose connective tissue | surrounds various organs and supports both nerve cells and blood vessels |
| liquid connective tissue | blood and lymph, transport nutrients and waste products throughout the body |
| solid connective tissue | bone |
| stem cells | unspecialized cells that are able to renew themselves for long periods of time by cell division |
| embryonic stem cells | An undifferentiated cell, taken from an embryo that has potential to give rise to various other cell or tissue types |
| chromosomes | the genetic structures located within the nucleus of each cell |
| DNA | A complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes. |
| Gene | A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait |
| dominant trait | In genetics, a trait that will appear in the offspring if one of the parents contributes it. |
| recessive trait | a genetic factor that is blocked by the presence of a dominant factor |
| genetic disorder | An abnormal condition that a person inherits through genes or chromosomes |
| histology | study of tissues |
| endocrine glands | Ductless glands of the endocrine system that release hormones into the bloodstream |
| exocrine glands | Ducted gland that releases chemical subtances to other organs or out of the body. |
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