pivot point science 102.4 building blocks of the human body
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