102.04 Building Blocks

6. Tissue that covers and protects body surfaces and internal organs.
7. The chemical process in which cells receive nutrients (food) for cell growth and reproduction.
11. System which controls breathing of the body.
16. Cell growth and division.
18. The process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones.
20. System which allows living organisms to procreate.
26. System which controls growth and general health and reproduction of the body.
27. The control center of cell activities.
29. Organ which removes the toxic byproducts of digestion.
30. Tissue that supports, protects and holds the body together.
31. System which supplies food to the body.
32. Groups of cells of the same kind.
33. Group of body structures and/or organs that, together, perform one or more vital functions for the body.

1. The study of the functions that organs and systems perform.
2. Separate body structures composed of two or more different tissues that perform specific functions.
3. Tissue that coordinates body functions in addition to carrying messages to and from the brain and spinal cord.
4. The basic units of living matter (life).
5. System which circulates blood through the body.
8. The process of breaking down larger molecules or substances into smaller ones.
9. The production department of the cell where most of the cell’s activities take place.
10. The outer surface of the cell which encloses the protoplasm. (2 words)
12. The study of the organs and systems of the body.
13. Tissue that carries food, waste products and hormones.
14. The study of structures too small to be seen except through a microscope.
15. Tissue that contracts, when stimulated, to produce motion.
17. System which moves the body.
19. The study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye. (2 words)
21. Cells are composed of this; a gel-like substance containing water, salt and nutrients obtained from food.
22. System which eliminates waste from the body.
23. System which controls the sebaceous (oil) and sudoriferous (sweat) glands.
24. Organ which eliminate water and waste products.
25. System which sends and receives body messages.
28. System which provides framework of the body.