Catabolism

An energy releasing process that breaks down large molecules into smaller ones

Produces daughter cells

exact genetic material of parent cell

Produces 4 daughter cells each w/ 1/2 of the parent cell

only in gonads

can't live on own

must unite in fertilization in the female reproductive tract

1) protects

2) absorbs

3) secretes (mucus, hormones, and enzymes)

4) excretes waste (ie urea in sweat)

cells closely packed together with very little intercellular material

-Support

-Provide Nourishment

-Transport enzymes and hormones

-Provide movement

-Insulate and maintain body temp

-protect vital organs

-provide storage areas

smooth

striated/skeletal

cardiac

areolar, adipose, and reticular

fills space between and penetrates into organs

hyaline

fibrocartilage

elasic

produces mucous 

absorbs and secretes