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Cell Smallest living units of structure and function in the body
Mitochondria Powerhouse of the cell
Popliteal Area behind the knee
Ventral & dorsal Two major cavities of the human body
Molecules Atoms combined to form larger chemical aggregates
Decomposition The process of digestion of food
Ionic bond Formed by a positive and a negative ion attracting each other
Electron A negatively charged subatomic particle that moves around the nucleus
Dehydration synthesis Formation of sucrose involves the reason of a molecule of water
Water The most abundant and important compound in the body
Bases Substances that accept hydrogen ions
Plasma membrane The outer boundary of a human cell
Peroxisome Membrane organelle that contains oxidase and catalase enzymes
Rough endoplasmic reticulum Ribosomes may be either free within the cytoplasm or bound to a membrane system
Nucleus Command center of the cell
Cytoplasm Gel like substance inside of the cell
Fibrocartilage Strongest and most durable type of cartilage
Hypodermis Structure lies deep to the dermis and forms a connection between the skin and the underlying structures of the body
Neuron The conducting unit of the nerve tissue
Epithelial and connective The two major categories of body membranes
Connective The most abundant and widespread tissue in the body
Extra cellular matrix The fluid environment that feels in the space between the cells of the body
Matrix Cells in a tissue are surrounded by or embedded in a complex extracellular material
Melanin The basic determinant of skin color
Adipose tissue A storage tissue
Mucus A lubricating substance produced by goblet cells
Radius and ulna The two bones that formed the framework for the forearm
Clavicle and scapula Two bones that compose the shoulder girdle
Lacrimal Very small bone eyes just posterior and lateral to each nasal bone
Osteons Compact bone contains many cylinder shaped structural units
Hyaline Most common type of cartilage
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