105.1 Building Blocks of the Human Body

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

What is the study of normal organ function?

A separate body structure that is composed of tissues in a(an)

Most of the activities of the cell take place in the:

Cells are composed of a protoplasm, a colorless gel-like substance containing

The process of cell growth and division is called the cell cycle.

What is the role of epithelial tissue?

The science of the cause and effects of diseases

Cytoplasm: Organelles store food for growth, as well as repair and restore the cell.

The control center of cell activities is called the:

DNA = ______ Chromosomes (_____ Pairs)

DNA carries genetic info to determine things from eye color to predisposition for certain diseases.

Which of the following statements about Meiosis is NOT true:

Production part of the cell; most activities take place here.

All of the following statements about mitochondria are correct EXCEPT:

Cells grow & divide ( 2 new cells produced are identical)

Chemical process in which cells receive nutrients for growth and reproduction.

Cell structures that move toward opposite ends of the cell during mitosis to help the cell split

Metabolism is the chemical process in which cells receive nutrients for growth and reproduction

Anabolism this the process of breaking down larger molecules or substances into smaller ones.

Cells are the basic units of living

Anabolism is the process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones.

Which of the following is NOT an example of connective tissue?

The Nucleus contains DNA for human body’s genetic coding.

A nerve tissue example would be neurons that make up nerves, brain, and spinal cord.

The tissue that contracts, when stimulated, to produce motion

The organ that controls body functions & synthesizes information is the:

Study of how tissues are structures & function. Need a microscope to be seen

Study of body structures that can be seen with the naked eye

Which of the following is NOT a basic part of a cell?

The primary function of the excretory system is to:

Outer surface of the cell; double-layer, semi-permeable membrane that maintains the shape of the cell:

The release of energy within a cell necessary for the performance of specific body functions is caused by