Organelles and Tissues Flashcards
cell membrane
controls what goes in and out of cell
nucleus
brain of the cell
cytoplasm
holds other organelles in place
mitochondria
makes energy (powerhouse)
golgi apparatus
packages protein
endoplasmic reticulum
transports protein
ribosomes
makes protein
lysosomes
disposes of waste
nervous tissue
allows the propagation of electrochemical signals in the form of nerve impulses that communicate with different regions in the body
epithelial tissue
sheets of cells that cover the exterior surfaces of the body
muscle tissue
responds to stimulation and contracts to provide movement
connective tissue
binds the cells and organs of the body together and functions in the protection, support, and integration of all parts of the body
tissue membranes
thin layer of cells that cover the outside of your body, organs, internal passageways, and lining of moveable joint cavities