Structural Organization

Question 1

smallest unit of living matter

Answer 1

cell

Question 2

cell membrane

Answer 2

semipermeable barrier around the cell

Question 3

central part of the cell that contains chromosomes (DNA)

Answer 3

nucleus

Question 4

cytoplasm

Answer 4

gel-like substance holding organelles

Question 5

mitochondria

Answer 5

provide energy = powerhouse

Question 6

lysosomes

Answer 6

contain digestive enzymes

Question 7

ribosomes

Answer 7

synthesize protein = protein factories

Question 8

anaplasia

Answer 8

change in structure and orientation of cells

Question 9

aplasia

Answer 9

without growth of organ or tissue

Question 10

dysplasia

Answer 10

abnormal development of tissues

Question 11

hyperplasia

Answer 11

excessive tissue

Question 12

hypoplasia

Answer 12

underdeveloped tissue

Question 13

neoplasia

Answer 13

new and abnormal development - benign or malignant

Question 14

group of similar cells that perform common functions

Answer 14

tissues

Question 15

connective tissue

Answer 15

supporting tissue - ligaments, tendons, bone, fat (adipose), cartilage, blood

Question 16

epithelial tissue

Answer 16

line blood vessels, body cavities, glands, and organs

Question 17

muscle tissue

Answer 17

skeletal (bone), smooth (visceral - organs) and cardiac (heart)

Question 18

nervous tissue

Answer 18

transmits nerve impulses controlling many functions of the body

Question 19

serous membrane that covers the entire abdominal wall

Answer 19

peritoneum

Question 20

What is the study of tissue called?

Answer 20

histology

Question 21

What is the study of cells called?

Answer 21

cytology

Question 22

What refers to the internal organs?

Answer 22

visceral