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17 Cards in this Set
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Cell |
Basic structure of the human body |
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Cell Membrane |
Separate the contents of the cell from the surrounding environment and decides what may enter and leaves the cell |
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Stem Cell |
Immature, unspecialized cells in the body |
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Embryonic Stem Cells |
Embryonic stem cells come from embryos that develop from eggs that have been fertilized in a test tube and then are used for research purposes |
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Adult Stem Cells |
Found in the tissues of both adults and children Also found in blood, skin, dental pulp, retina, skeletal muscle and brain
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Cytoplasm |
Gel like fluid inside the cell and contains organelles |
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Organelles |
Modify, store and transport proteins and dispose cellular waste |
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Nucleus |
Control centre of the cell and contains a set of chromosomes |
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Tissue |
Formed when millions of same type of cells join together to perform a specific function |
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Epithelial Tissue |
Forms a covering for internal and external body surfaces to provide protection, secretions and regulate the passage of materials across them |
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Connective Tissue |
-Major support material of the body -Includes fats, tendons, cartilage, bone, blood, lymph and ligaments -Can store fat, destroys bacteria, produce blood cells and develop antibodies against infection and disease
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Muscle Tissue |
-Ability to lengthen and shorten to provide movement to body parts -Involuntary or Voluntary |
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Nerve Tissue |
-Found in the brain, spinal cords and nerves -Conduct electrical impulses -Responsible for coordinating and controlling body activities |
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Organs |
formed when several types of tissue group together to perform a single function |
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Skeletal System |
-206 bones in the body -Axial Skelton and appendicular skeleton
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Muscular System |
-Gives us ability to stand, walk, run, jump, move our eyes, smile and frown -Consists of muscle tissue, connective tissue, nerve tissue and vascular blood tissue |
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Cardiovascular System |
Consists of Circulatory System, Heart and Lymphatic System -Regulate body temperature and chemical stability |
