Cells, Tissues, Organs, and Systems

Question 1

Anatomy

Answer 1

Structure of the body

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Physiology

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How structures of the body work, together or individually

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Homeostasis

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A stable internal environment in our bodies

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Cell membrane (cell’s fortification)

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Separates the inside of the cell from the outside environment

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Cytoplasm (cell’s environment)

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Fluid encased by cell membrane, contains organelles

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Nucleus (cell’s brain)

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Contains DNA, 46 chromosomes, and genes passed down from parents.

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Endoplasmic Reticulum (cell’s pipe system)

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Helps make, package, and transport proteins and fats. Can be smooth or rough.
Smooth ER - helps make and process lipids
Rough ER - Has ribosomes on its surface that help make and process proteins

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Mitochondria (cell’s power plant)

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Break down carbs and some duration lipids to produce energy (AKA molecule ATP)

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Ribosomes (cell’s factories)

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Translates RNA into proteins

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Lysosome (cell’s stomach)

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Vesicles filled with digestive protein absorb and break down things into recyclable pieces

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Tissue

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Group of cells with similar function

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Organs

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Group of tissue

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Systems

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Group of organs that work together to perform a specific function

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Superior

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Upper, above

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Inferior

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Below, lower

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Anterior

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Front, in front of

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Posterior

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Behind

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Medial

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Closest to midline

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Lateral

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Furthest from midline

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Proximal

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Closest to point of attachment to trunk

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Distal

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Farthest to point of attachment to trunk

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Superficial

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Near surface

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Deep

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Distant to surface

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Peripheral

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Away from centre of body

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Epithelial tissue

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Covers internal and external body surfaces. Help with protection, absorption, filtration, and secretion

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Connective tissue

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Anchors, connects, and supports other body tissues

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Muscle tissue

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Responsible for almost all body movements through contraction

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Nerve tissue

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The major tissue of the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, all nerves). Relays information to and from brain throughout the body