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What percentage of cells are water?

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60%

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It is the structural unit of all living things, and the functional unit of life.

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Cell

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Around how many cells exist in the human body?

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50-100 trillion

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4
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They are masses of similar cells as well as their extracellular matrix.

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Tissues

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5
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Tissues combine with other tissues to form ___?

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Organs

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What are the four basic tissues types in humans?

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Epithelial
Connective
Muscle
Nerve

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This tissue serves as protection, and is involved in diffusion of substances, absorption of materials, and excretion of wastes.

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Epithelial tissue

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It is the most abundant tissue in the body, and supports and binds other tissues of the body.

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Connective tissue

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This type of tissue shortens and contracts to produce bodily movement.

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Muscle tissue

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10
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This type of tissue is found in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, and is responsible for coordinating and controlling many body activities.

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Nerve tissue

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What are the three types of muscle tissue?

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Skeletal muscle
Smooth muscle
Cardiac muscle

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This type of muscle is found in the internal organs.

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Smooth muscle

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This type of muscle makes up the muscular system; it attaches to bone and allows for movement.

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Skeletal muscle

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This type of muscle can only be found in the heart.

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Cardiac muscle

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15
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Most cells are composed of what four elements?

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Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen

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What are the three main regions/parts of the cell?

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Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Cell/Plasma Membrane

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17
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What does the nucleus contain?

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Genetic material

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18
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It is the control center of the cell.

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Nucleus

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19
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DNA stands for ___ ?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid

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It is needed for building proteins and cell reproduction.

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DNA/genetic material

21
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What are the three regions/components of the nucleus?

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Nuclear membrane
Nucleolus
Chromatin

22
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This encloses the nucleus and separates it from the outside environment.

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Nuclear membrane

23
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What lines the nuclear membrane?

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Nuclear pores

24
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It is the site of ribosome production.

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It is a mixture of DNA and proteins that condense to form chromosomes.
Chromatin
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It is the transport barrier for cell contents, it contains the organelles and separates them from the outside environment.
Cell/Plasma Membrane
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The outside environment of the cell is also known as ___?
The extracellular matrix
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What is the structure of the cell membrane?
Fluid mosaic model
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What are the components of the cell membrane?
Phospholipid bilayer Channel/carrier proteins Carbohydrates
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True or False: The tails of the phospholipid bilayer face outward towards the cytoplasm and extracellular fluid.
FALSE. The tails are hydrophobic, therefore they face inwards, away from any fluid.
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It is the material outside the nucleus and inside the cell membrane.
Cytoplasm
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It is the site of most cellular activities.
Cytoplasm
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What are the components of the cytoplasm?
Cytosol Organelles Inclusions
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It is the fluid of the cytoplasm that suspends other elements.
Cytosol
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They are the metabolic machinery of the cell and are also known as "little organs"
Organelles
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They are the chemical substances in the cell (e.g., stored nutrients and cell products).
Inclusions
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They are membrane-bound specialized cellular compartments.
Organelles
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It is critical for organelle's ability to perform special functions.
Compartmentalization
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It is a network of protein structures that extend throughout the cytoplasm.
Cytoskeleton
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What are the three elements of the cytoskeleton?
Microfilaments (thinnest) Intermediate filaments Microtubules (thickest)
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They are the surface extensions found in some cells.
Cell extensions
42
What are the three cell extensions?
Cilia Flagella Microvilli
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It moves materials across the cell surface.
Cilia
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Where is the cilia located?
Respiratory system (to move mucus)
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It is used to propel the cell.
Flagella
46
What is the only flagellated cell in the human body?
Sperm
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What is another name for erythrocytes?
Red blood cells
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What are the two reproductive cells?
Oocyte & sperm cells

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