Chapter 1 Body Flashcards
1
Q
The basic unit of structure and function of all living things
A
cell
2
Q
The thin covering that encloses a cell and holds its part together
A
cell membrane
3
Q
The organelle that controls all of a cells activities
A
nucleus
4
Q
A jelly like substance containing many chemicals that keep a cell functioning
A
cytoplasm
5
Q
The process by which many materials move in and out of cells
A
diffusion
6
Q
The diffusion of water and dissolved materials through cell membranes
A
osmosis
7
Q
cells that work together to perform a specific function
A
tissue
8
Q
tissues that work together to perform a specific function
A
organ
9
Q
Organs that work together to perform a function
A
system
10
Q
The smallest blood vessels
A
capillaries
11
Q
Tiny air sacs located at the end of bronchi in the lungs
A
Aveoli
