Bone cell

Muscle cell

Cartilage cell

Nerve cell

Parts of a chromosome that contain DNA, which is responsible for each person’s unique genetic makeup.

Smallest unit of heredity that carries information from parents to offspring.

Segments of RNA that help in protein synthesis.

Structures that protect the ends of chromosomes from deterioration.

A rod-shaped structure in the nucleus of the cell that contains genes.

A type of protein that helps in cell division.

A small organelle responsible for energy production.

A liquid found in the cytoplasm of the cell.

A process of cell division

A method of energy production

Process in which substances are brought inside a cell.

A way to expel waste from the cell.

Compounds made up of ions, which conduct electrical currents in the cytoplasm of a cell.

Substances that inhibit electrical conductivity in cells.

Molecules that store energy in the form of ATP.

Proteins that facilitate cellular communication.

Process in which substances are transported out of a cell.

Process of engulfing substances into a cell.

Process of breaking down cellular waste.

Process of converting energy into usable forms.

The basic structural unit of the body.

A type of tissue in the body.

A group of organs working together.

The smallest unit of an organism.

A sticky, semifluid material between the nucleus of the cell and the cell membrane; contains organelles needed for cell function.

The rigid outer layer of a plant cell that provides structure and support.

A gel-like substance found inside the nucleus that contains genetic material.

The fluid that fills the space outside the cell membrane and provides nutrients.

Formation or development of cancer.

A type of benign tumor.

A process of cell repair.

An autoimmune response.

The study of the formation, structure, and function of cells.

The study of plant life and its processes.

The study of animal behavior and interactions.

The study of the Earth's physical structure and substance.

Chemical substances that react with acids to form salts.

Chemical substances that react with bases to form acids.

Chemical substances that do not react with any other substances.

Chemical substances that are always solid at room temperature.

A type of white blood cell

Cell from which blood cells develop.

A hormone that regulates blood pressure

A type of platelet involved in clotting

Muscle tissue that is consciously controlled and enables quick movements.

Muscle tissue that is not consciously controlled, enabling alternating contracting and stretching motions.

Muscle tissue that is only found in the heart and is under involuntary control.

Muscle tissue that is primarily responsible for voluntary movements.

Cells that transmit electrical signals in the body.

Cells that store nutrients for the body.

Cells that produce hormones in the body.

Cells that protect the body from infections.

Between cells.

Within cells.

Outside cells.

Adjacent to cells.

The powerhouse of the cell that produces energy.

The controlling structure of the cell that is responsible for the cell’s main function and reproduction.

The outer layer of the cell that protects it from the environment.

The part of the cell that synthesizes proteins.

Muscle tissue that is found only in the heart and that is responsible for the heart’s pumping action.

Muscle tissue that is found in the arms and legs and is responsible for voluntary movement.

Muscle tissue that is found in the stomach and is responsible for digestion.

Muscle tissue that is found in the lungs and is responsible for breathing.

Specialized structures that allow specific functions to occur in cells.

General term for all cell parts.

Structures that only store energy in cells.

Components that are only found in plant cells.

The body system that works with the immune system to protect the body from harmful microorganisms and that maintains a proper balance of blood and lymphatic fluid in the body.

The system responsible for the production of red blood cells and the transportation of oxygen throughout the body.

The network of organs and tissues that help eliminate waste and toxins from the body.

The system that regulates body temperature and protects against environmental hazards.