Anatomy Chapter 2

Question 1

Protoplasm

Answer 1

A colorless, jellylike substance in which nutrients such as proteins fats, carbohydrates, minerals salts, and water are present

Question 2

Organelles

Answer 2

Small organs

Question 3

Nucleus

Answer 3

Active protoplasm found in the center of the cell

Question 4

Nucleoplasm

Answer 4

Fluid that contains proteins found inside the nucleus

Question 5

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

Answer 5

Genetic makeup, found inside of nucleus

Question 6

Mitochondria

Answer 6

Powerhouse of the cell

Question 7

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

Answer 7

Chemical energy cells use for metabolism

Question 8

Neuron

Answer 8

Nerve cells

Question 9

Cell membrane

Answer 9

Part of the cell that enclosed the protoplasm and permits soluble substances to enter and leave

Question 10

Mitosis

Answer 10

Is the normal process of cell production in human tissues that occurs when the cell divides into two identical cells called daughter cells

Question 11

Metabolism

Answer 11

Chemical process that takes place in living organisms

Question 12

Tissue

Answer 12

Is a collection of similar cells that perform a particular function

Question 13

Connective tissues (adipose tissues)

Answer 13

Supports, protects, and binds together other tissues of the body

Question 14

Epithelial tissue

Answer 14

Is a protective lining on cavities of the body and surfaces of organs

Question 15

Muscle tissue

Answer 15

Contracts and moves the various parts of the body

Question 16

Nerve tissue

Answer 16

Carries messages through the central nervous system to control and coordinate all bodily functions

Question 17

Organs

Answer 17

Are a collection of tissues that have an identifiable structure and that perform specific functions

Question 18

Body systems

Answer 18

Are that groups of organs that act together for one or more functions

Question 19

Integumentary

Answer 19

Largest organ of the body, first kind of defense