Chapter 8 Review Flashcards
Chloroplast
An organelle that makes food from sunlight, water and carbon dioxide .
Cytoplasm
The gel like material that surrounds the internal parts of the cell.
Nucleus
A part of the cell that directs all cell activities and carries information for the cell reproduction.
Organelle
A structure that has specific task with the cell.
Osmosis
A type of diffusion that allows water to pass but not the solutes in the water.
Diffusion
Process that spreads substances through a gas or liquid from higher to lower concentration.
Circulatory System
Organ system that carries oxygen to the body and removes carbon dioxide and other wastes.
Hormone
The chemical message that ravels through the blood and carries special information for certain cells.
Musculoskeletal system
Organ system that supports all parts of your body and allows you to move different parts of your body.
Nervous System
The organ system made up of the brain and other nerves that controls movement and other organ systems.
Organ
Two or more types of tissue that work together to perform a function.
Tissue
Group of cells with a common structure and function .
Immune System
An organ system that fights disease and foreign agents.
Infectious disease
A disease caused by organisms or viruses.
noninfectious disease
A disease cause by malfunction of an organ system.
