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Chapter 2Admn1040

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cell   basic unit of all living things. -human body composed of trillions, vary shape, size, function  
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cell membrane   forms the boundary of the cell  
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cytoplasm   gel-like fluid inside the cell  
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nucleus   largest structure within the cell, usually spherical and centrally located. -contains chromosomes for cellular reproduction & is control centre of the cell  
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chromosomes   located in the nucleus of cell 46 total chromosomes in all normal human cells sex cells, 23.  
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genes   regions within chromosome. Each chromosome has several thousand genes that determine hereditary characteristics  
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DNA   deoxyribonucleic acid comprises each gene, is genetic material that regulates activities of the cell  
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tissue   group of similar cells that performs a specific function  
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muscle tissue   composed of cells that have special ability to contract, usually producing movement  
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nervous tissue   found in the nerves, spinal cord, and brain. responsible for coordinating and controlling body activities  
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connective tissue   connects, supports, penetrates, and encases various body structures. Adipose(fat), osseous (bone) tissues, and blood are types  
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epithelial tissue   major covering of the external surface of the body, forms membranes that line body cavities & organs & is the major tissue in glands  
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organ   two or more kinds of tissues that together perform special body functions e.g.skin is an organ composed of epithelial, connective, muscle, & nerve tissue  
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system   group of organs that work together to perform complex body functions e.g. heart->blood, blood vessels. Transport nutrients & oxygen to cells and remove co2 & waste  
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Integumentary System   Composed of skin, nails, and glands. -protective covering of body, regulates temp, helps manufacture vit D  
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Respiratory system   Nose, pharynx(throat), larynx(voice box), trachea(windpipe), bronchial tubes,& lungs -performs respiration which provides for the exchange of oxygen and co2 within body  
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Urinary system   Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra. -removes waste material (urine) from the body, regulates fluid volume, & maintains electrolyte concentration  
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Reproductive system   female- ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, and mammary glands male- testes, urethra, penis, prostate gland & associated tubes.  
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Cardiovascular system   Composed of the heart & blood vessels. -Pumps and transports blood throughout body  
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Lymphatic system   composed of a network of vessels,ducts, nodes, & organs -Provides defense against infection  
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Digestive System   Composed of the gastrointestinal tract which includes esophagus, stomach, large&small intestine, plus accessory organs, liver, gallblader, pancreas -prepares food for use by body & eliminates waste  
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Musculoskeletal system   muscles, bones, joints -provides movement & framework for body, protects vital organs such as brain, stores calcium, & produces red blood cells  
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Nervous system   brain, spinal cord, nerves -Regulates body activities by sending and receiving messages  
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Endocrine system   composed of glands that secret hormones. -hormones regulate many body activities  
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