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chapter 3
med 121 chapter 3
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Undergraduate 1
02/11/2012

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Term
what do all cells have in common
Definition

a) food

b) Water

c)oxygen

Term
what is the basic structure of a cell?
Definition

a) Cell membrane

b) nucleus

c) cytoplasm

Term
Name the four types of tissues, and what are their function
Definition

a)connective tissue-conects the body parts

 

b) epithelial tissue-covers the organs

 

c) muscle tissue- expands and contracts

 

d) nervous tissue- carries messages to the brain and spinal cord

Term
Sensory system
Definition
covers the eyes and ears
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endocrine system
Definition
secrete hormones
Term
digestive system
Definition
organs of digestion
Term
immune system
Definition
  1. provides defenses for the body
Term
blood system
Definition
includes the blood
Term
reproductive system
Definition

controls reproduction

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urinary system
Definition
removes fluid and dissolves waste
Term
nervous system
Definition
contains brain,spinal cord, and nerves
Term
respiratory system
Definition
performs respirations
Term
cardiovascular system
Definition
pumps and transports blood
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musculoskeletal system
Definition
supports the body
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integumentary system
Definition
consist of skin
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the body has two main cavities
Definition
dorsal and ventral
Term
what cavities are found in the dorsal cavity?
Definition
Cranial cavity / spinal cavity
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