Ch. 2 Organization Of The Body

Question 0

Forms the boundary of the cell

Answer 0

Cell Membrane

Question 1

Basic unit of all living things

Answer 1

Cell

Question 2

Gel-like fluid inside the cell

Answer 2

Cytoplasm

Question 3

Largest structure within the cell

Answer 3

Nucleus

Question 4

Located in the nucleus of the cell

Answer 4

Chromosomes

Question 5

Regions within the chromosome

Answer 5

Genes

Question 6

Comprise each gene

Chemical that regulates the activities of the cell

Answer 6

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid

Question 7

Group of similar cells that performs a specific task

Answer 7

Tissue

Question 8

Composed of cells that have a special ability to contract, usually producing movement

Answer 8

Muscle Tissue

Question 9

Found in the nerves, spinal cord, and brain

Answer 9

Nervous Tissue

Question 10

Connects, supports, penetrates, and encases various body structures

Answer 10

Connective tissue

Question 11

Major covering of the external surface of the body

Forms membranes that line body cavities and organs

Major tissue in glands

Answer 11

Epithelial Tissue

Question 12

2 or more kinds of tissues that together perform special body functions

Answer 12

Organ

Question 13

Group of organs that work together to perform complex body functions

Answer 13

System