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The basic unit of all living things
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Bacteria
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The cells of all living things are composed of a substance called
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Protoplasm
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The dense, active protoplasm found in the center of the cell is the
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Nucleus
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All the protoplasm of a cell that srrounds the nucleus is the
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Cytoplasm
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The study of the functions and activities performed by the body structure is
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Physiology
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Most cells reproduce by dividing into two identicle cells called
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Daughter cells
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The chemical proess that takes place in living organisms whereby cells are nourished and carry out their activities is called
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Metabolism
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The phase of metabolism that involves breaking down of complex compounds within cells into smaller ones
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Catabolism
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A collection of similar cells that perform a paticular function is
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Tissue
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The tissue type that serves to support, protect, and bind together other tissues of the body is
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Connective tissue
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Tissue that carries blood and lymph, food and hormones through the body is
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Liquid tissue
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Groups of tissues designed to perform a specific function are
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Organs
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Nerve tissue carries messages to the brain and is made up of special cells known as
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Neurons
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The facial skeleton has how many bones
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14
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The physical foundation of the body consisting of bones with moveable and immovable joins is the
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Skeletal system
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