Body Structure

Front 1

chromatin

Back 1

structual component of the necleus, composed of nucleic acids and proteins

Front 2

chromosome

Back 2

threadlike structures within nucleus composed of dna

Front 3

cytoplasm

Back 3

jellylike substance found within the cellmembrane composed of proteins, salts, water, dissolved gases, and nutrients

Front 4

deoxyribonucleic acid

Back 4

molecule that holds genetic info capable of replicating and producing an exact copy whenever the cell divides

Front 5

diaphragn

Back 5

muscular wall that divides the thoracic cavity from abdominalopelvic cavity

Front 6

metabolism

Back 6

sum of all physical and chemical changes that take place in a cell or organism

Front 7

organelle

Back 7

cellular structure that provides a specialized function, such as nucleus, ribosomes

Front 8

pathology

Back 8

study of the nature of diseases, their causes, developement, and consequences

Front 9

cytology

Back 9

the study of the body at the cellular level

Front 10

tissues

Back 10

groups of cells that perform a specialized activity

Front 11

epithelial tissue

Back 11

covers surfaces of organs, lines cavities and canals, form tubes and ducts, provides the secreting portions of glands, and make up the epidermis of the skin

Front 12

connective tissue

Back 12

supports and connects other tissues and organs

Front 13

muscle tissue

Back 13

provides the contactile tissue of the body, which is responsible for movement

Front 14

nervous tissue

Back 14

transmits electrical impulses as it relays information throughout the entire body

Front 15

organ

Back 15

body structures that perform specialized functions composed of at least two tissues

Front 16

peristalis

Back 16

release of chemicals for digestion and contraction