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Staley - Body Intro
review terms on cells, tissues and organization of body
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| part of the cell that contains DNA | nucleus |
| surrounds the cell; allows some materials in while keeping others out | cell membrane |
| the "cell liquid" in which organelles are found | cytoplasm |
| small structures within the cell | organelles |
| converts glucose into energy for the cell | mitochondria |
| tissue | group of similar cells with one purpose |
| tissue that covers and protects | epithelial |
| tissue type that sends messages | nervous |
| tissue type that moves materials | muscle |
| tissue type that holds parts together | connective |
| gas human breathe in | oxygen |
| gas humans breathe out | carbon dioxide |
| the process in which glucose is broken down to provide energy for body functions | cellular respiration |
| the process in which plants convert the sun's energy to chemical energy in glucose | photosynthesis |