102.04 Building Blocks of the Human Body High School

The process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones.

Groups of cells of the same kind make up

What is the name of the gel-like substance containing water, salt and nutrients that cells are composed of?

A separate body structure composed of two or more different tissues is?

Control center of the cell. Directs all of the cell's activities.

The outer surface of the cell that encloses the protoplasm is

Which type of tissue supports, protects and holds the body together?

Which is the largest organ

The study of the functions of the organs and systems of the body is known as:

The release of energy within a cell necessary for the performance of specific body functions?

Which area of science involves the study of the organs and systems of the body?

The study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye is called?

Which type of tissue contracts, when stimulated, to produce motion?

Most of the activities of the cell take place in the

What is the role of epithelial tissue?

This organ controls nearly all body functions.

What does number 1 on this illustration of the cell indicate?

The tissue type that carries food, waste products and hormones is

What is another name for histology?

The study of structures too small to be seen without using a microscope is called:

The chemical process in which cells receive nutrients for cell growth and reproduction is:

What is the purpose of the heart?

What are the basic units of living matter?

What three basic parts are found in most human cells?

Which type of tissue coordinates body functions in addition to carrying messages to and from the brain and spinal cord?