threadlike structure found in the nucleus of most living cells; carries genetic information

the liquid component of blood

groups of cells that work together to accomplish a task

physical point of connection between two bones; also known as an articulation

transparent, gel-like substance inside of every cell; cellular activities occur here

the “brain” of a cell; directs all activities and contains genetic information

colorless fluid from the body’s tissues that carries white blood cells

soft, spongy, blood-forming tissue found inside bones

It stores and transmits genetic information.

It regulates hormone production.

It measures the pH level of cells.

It controls metabolic reactions directly.

process through which cells of the body vary according to their specific function

process in which white blood cells surround, ingest, and destroy a foreign invader

the monthly process in which the uterus grows a new lining and then sheds that lining

act of supplying oxygen to the cells and removing carbon dioxide

state of internal balance achieved by adjusting the physiological systems of the body

ability to resist pathogens

collective term for nerves that lie outside the central nervous system

the liquid component of blood

the “brain” of a cell; directs all activities and contains genetic information

genetic material shaped like a double helix; part of all living cells

cells in the body that evolve into specific cells in a particular organ system

fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bone

two or more groups of tissues working together to perform specific functions

groups of cells that work together to accomplish a task

part of the nervous system that includes the brain and the spinal cord

glands that contain a duct to secrete enzymes directly at the site of action

the study of the function of the body

the study of the structure of the body

term for the chemical processes that maintain life

cells in the body that evolve into specific cells in a particular organ system

cells in the body that evolve into specific cells in a particular organ system

white blood cell that destroys pathogenic microorganisms

part of the formed elements that play an important role in blood clotting

colorless fluid that carries white blood cells and transports fats from the digestive system

groups of cells that work together to accomplish a task

two or more groups of tissues working together to perform specific functions

fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bone

tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect bone to bone

soft, spongy, blood-forming tissue found inside bones

liquid component of blood

process that occurs when the male sex cell and female sex cell unite

term for the chemical processes that maintain life

part of the nervous system that includes the brain and the spinal cord

collective term for nerves that lie outside the central nervous system

ability to resist pathogens

glands that secrete chemical substances called hormones

physical point of connection between two bones; also known as an articulation

tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect bone to bone

fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bone

groups of cells that work together to accomplish a task

tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect bone to bone

fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bone

soft, spongy, blood-forming tissue found inside bones

chemicals secreted by endocrine glands to regulate body functions

collective term for nerves that lie outside the central nervous system; transmits information from the CNS to all parts of the body

part of the nervous system that includes the brain and the spinal cord

the act of supplying oxygen to the cells and removing carbon dioxide

the liquid component of blood

fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bone

tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect bone to bone

groups of cells that work together to accomplish a task

cells that evolve into specific cells in a particular organ system

glands that secrete chemical substances called hormones, which regulate body functions; part of the endocrine system

glands that contain a duct to secrete enzymes directly at the site of action; part of the endocrine system

chemicals secreted to regulate body functions

term for the chemical processes that maintain life

glands that contain a duct, allowing them to secrete their enzymes directly at the site of action; part of the endocrine system

glands that secrete hormones to regulate body functions

cells that fight infection in the body

part of the formed elements that play an important role in blood clotting

the solid components of blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets

the liquid component of blood

chemicals secreted by endocrine glands to regulate body functions

proteins produced by the immune system in response to antigens

chemicals secreted by endocrine glands to regulate body functions

proteins produced by the immune system in response to antigens

colorless fluid that carries white blood cells and transports fats

term for the chemical processes that maintain life

term for the chemical processes, occurring within a living organism, that maintain life

the act of supplying oxygen to the cells and removing carbon dioxide

ability to resist pathogens

process in which white blood cells surround, ingest, and destroy a foreign invader

the liquid component of blood

the solid components of blood

soft, spongy, blood-forming tissue found inside bones

colorless fluid that carries white blood cells and transports fats

part of the formed elements; play an important role in blood clotting; also called thrombocytes

cells that contain hemoglobin and carry oxygen and carbon dioxide

part of the formed elements that fight infection in the body; also called leukocytes

proteins produced by the immune system in response to antigens

part of the formed elements; contain hemoglobin, which carries oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the body’s cells; also called erythrocytes

part of the formed elements; play an important role in blood clotting; also called thrombocytes

part of the formed elements; fight infection in the body; also called leukocytes

the liquid component of blood

the act of supplying oxygen to the cells and removing carbon dioxide; also called breathing

term for the chemical processes that maintain life

process that occurs when male and female sex cells unite to create a new human being

collective term for nerves that lie outside the central nervous system

part of the formed elements; fight infection in the body; also called leukocytes

part of the formed elements; play an important role in blood clotting

proteins produced by the immune system in response to antigens

threadlike structures that carry genetic information

a protein produced by the immune system; circulates in the plasma in response to the presence of foreign antigens

any foreign substance that causes the immune system to produce antibodies

ability to resist pathogens

white blood cell that destroys pathogenic microorganisms

any foreign substance, either outside or inside the body, that causes the immune system to produce antibodies

a protein produced by the immune system in response to foreign antigens

ability to resist pathogens

the liquid component of blood

process that occurs when the male sex cell and female sex cell unite to create a new human being

monthly process in which the uterus grows a new lining and then sheds that lining

a stage of life indicating sexual reproduction is possible

process in which white blood cells surround, ingest, and destroy a foreign invader

ability to resist pathogens

state of internal balance in physiological systems

act of supplying oxygen to the cells and removing carbon dioxide

system for measuring acidity or alkalinity, ranging from 0 to 14

colorless fluid from the body’s tissues that carries white blood cells; collects and transports bacteria to the lymph nodes for destruction; carries fats from the digestive system

the liquid component of blood

soft, spongy, blood-forming tissue found inside bones

system for measuring a substance’s acidity or alkalinity; ranges from 0 to 14

white blood cell that destroys pathogenic microorganisms

protein produced by the immune system in response to foreign antigens

any foreign substance that triggers the production of antibodies

cells in the body that evolve into specific cells in a particular organ system

the monthly process in which the uterus grows a new lining and then sheds that lining during the menstrual period if a pregnancy does not occur

process that occurs when male and female sex cells unite to create a new human being

a stage of life indicating sexual reproduction is possible

process in which white blood cells surround, ingest, and destroy a foreign invader

system for measuring a substance’s acidity or alkalinity; ranges from 0 to 14

term for the chemical processes that maintain life

collective term for nerves outside the central nervous system

act of supplying oxygen to the cells and removing carbon dioxide

process in which white blood cells surround, ingest, and destroy a foreign invader

ability to resist pathogens

protein produced by the immune system in response to foreign antigens

colorless fluid that carries white blood cells and transports fats

a stage of life beginning between the ages of 8 and 14; indicates sexual reproduction is possible

monthly process in which the uterus grows a new lining and then sheds that lining

process that occurs when male and female sex cells unite to create a new human being

system for measuring a substance’s acidity or alkalinity; ranges from 0 to 14

Tissue

Organ

Organ System

Organism

Protection

Movement

Absorption

Secretion

Anatomy

Physiology

Pathology

Cardiology

Keeping your body systems stable

Staying at home

Making body systems unstable

Nutrition

Digestion

Homeostasis

Circulation