105.1 Building blocks of the human body (lesson challenge and check what you know)

All of the following statements about mitochondria are correct EXCEPT

A protein builder of the cell

The organ that controls body functions and synthesizes information is the

Brain

The basic units of living matter are the

Cells

The body system that circulates blood through the body is the

Circulatory system

What is the role of epithelial tissue?

Cover and protect body surfaces and internal organs

Most of the activities of the cell take place in the:

Cytoplasm

The process of cell growth and division is called the growth cycle

FALSE

The activity in which each cell absorbs food, grows in size and divided into two new cells in referred to as

Mitosis

The control center of cell activities is called the

Nucleus

A separate body structure composed of tissues is

Organ

The skins is the body's largest

Organ

Carbohydrates are converted to glucose for energy in the body, and excess carbohydrates can result in excess body fat

TRUE

The process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones is

anabolism

The study of the organs and systems of the body is called:

anatomy

Which area of science involves the study of the organs and systems of the body?

anatomy

The release of energy within a cell necessary for the performance of specific body functions is caused by

catabolism

The primary function of the excretory system is to

eliminate waste products from the body

The tissue that contracts, when stimulated, to produce motion is known as:

muscular tissue

control center of cell activities is called the

nucleus

Groups of cells of the same kind make up:

tissues