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18 Cards in this Set
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Group of cells with a common structure and function
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tissue
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Small unique structures of a cell that perform a specific task within the cell (little organs)
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organelle
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A chemical message that travels within an organism triggering a special action in certain cells
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hormone
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An organelle that directs all cell activities and carries information for cell reproduction
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nucleus
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A disease caused by malfunction of a body part not by an invading agent
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noninfectious disease
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The gel-like material that surrounds the internal parts of a cell
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cytoplasm
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Two or more types of tissue that work together to perform a function
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organ
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An organelle that makes food from sunlight water and CO2
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chloroplast
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A disease caused by organisms or viruses
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infectious disease
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An organelle that is called the power plant of the cell that turns food into energy
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mitochondria
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The outer boundary of the cell that surrounds the cytoplasm and protects the cell
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cell membrane
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A structure that supports and protects the inter cell from harmful substances and materials
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cell wall
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An organelle that is a large storage bubble that holds things the cell needs
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vacuole
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Organ system that fights disease and foreign agents |
immune system |
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Organ system that supports the body, allows movement, and includes all muscles and bones |
musculoskeletal system |
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Organ system made of nerves that serves to sense the environment and control other organ systems |
nervous system |
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Organ system designed to turn the food you eat into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth and cell repair. |
digestive system |
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Organ system that helps you breathe by delivering oxygen to the body and taking away carbon dioxide. |
respiratory system |
