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| Describe this major cellular function: Movement |
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Skeletal system helps propel your body whil your GI system moves food throughout your system. |
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Describe this major cellular function: Conductivity
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| Nerve and muscle cells have extra sensitive to electrical charges allowing them to transmit Action Potentials. |
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Describe this major cellular function: Absorption
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| Epithelial cells of the GI and Urinary tracts work to absorb "things" or fullfill the organs overall function |
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Describe this major cellular function: Secretion
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| Cells of endocrine glands, mucous glands and reproductive glands function in the release of specific hormones. |
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Describe this major cellular function: Excretion
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| All cells need to release/dispose of waste products. |
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Describe this major cellular function: Respiration
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| All cells need to absorb oxygen to transform nutrients (glucose) into ATP (energy). |
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Describe this major cellular function: Reproduction
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| Is needed for Tissue growth to enlarge or just for tissue maintenance. |
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Describe this major cellular function: Communication
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| Cells need to communicate with each other to maintain homeostasis. |
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| What are the Three Principal Parts of the Cell? |
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| Nucleus, cytoplasm and cell membrane. |
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