Body Organization Vocabulary

Organ

Made up of 2 or more tissues

Tissues

Groups of cells that are similar in structure and function

Organ System

Made up of 2 or more organs

Muscle Tissue Function

movement and contraction

Connective Tissue Function

bind, partition, protect, and support

Epithelial Tissue Function

Protection, barrier

Simple Squamous Shape

Thin and Flat, single layer

Simple Cuboidal Shape

Cubed, square, single layer

Simple Columnar Shape

Rectangular with polarized ends, single layer

Mitochondria Function

ATP Production for the cell

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum Function

Translatation

Lysosome Function

Breakdown of material

Nucleus Function

Contains DNA

Cytoskeleton Function

strength and support, movement of cellular structures and materials

Cell Receptor

A protein that receives signals and initiates a response.

Cell Channel

Opening in the cell membrane for the movement of materials

Homeostasis

Relative state of consistency of the internal environment

4 Aspects of Negative Feedback Loops

1.) Set Point

2.) Receptors/Sensors

3.) Control Center

4.) Effector/Response

4 Aspects of Positive Feedback Loops

1.) Sensor

2.) Control Center

3.) Effector

4.) Amplification