pivot point science 102.4 building blocks of the human body

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epithelial tissue

A body tissue that covers and protects the surfaces of the body, inside and out

connective tissue

A body tissue that provides support for the body and connects all of its parts

cells

Basic units of life composed of: protoplasm cell membrane (outer surface) the cytoplasm (production) the nucleus (control center)

Liquid tissue

Carries food, waste products and hormones

heart

Circulates blood

circulatory system

Circulates blood through the body

muscular tissue

Contracts when stimulated to produce motion

brain

Controls all body functions

nerve tissue

Coordinates body functions in addition to carrying messages to and from the brain and spinal cord

Kidneys

Eliminate water and waste products

Body Systems

Groups of bodily organs acting together to perform one or more functions.

Muscular System

Moves the body

liver

Removes toxic byproducts of digestion

organs

Separate body structures that perform specific functions

Lungs

Supply the blood with oxygen

reproductive system

allows living systems to procreate

Catabolism

breaking down or releasing energy

Anabolism

building up or storing

mitosis

cells grow and divide

tissues

cells of the same kind make up tissue

Metabolism

cells receive nutrients for growth and reproduction

respiratory system

controls breathing

endocrine system

controls growth and general health of the body

integumentary system

controls sebaceous (oil) and sudoriferous (sweat) glands

eyes

controls vision

stomach and intestines

digest food

skin

largest organ of the body

skeletal system

provides framework of the body

excretory system

removes waste from the body

nervous system

sends and receives body messages

digestive system

supplies food to the body


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