4505510605 | Tissue | groups of similar cells | 0 | |
4505510606 | Cell | A functioning building block of life that forms both plant and animals. | 1 | |
4505520806 | organ | One or more tissues that work together | 2 | |
4505520807 | organ system | A group of organs with a common purpose | 3 | |
4505522731 | DNA | A double-stranded molecule that contains genetic material | 4 | |
4505522732 | RNA | A molecule that copies and transmits the DNA's genetic information | 5 | |
4505523572 | ribosomes | A protein-production site in a cell | 6 | |
4505523573 | mitochondria | The organelle in a cell that creates the cell's energy from nutrients, oxygen, water, and other substances | 7 | |
4505525982 | aerobic | Requires oxygen to function | 8 | |
4505525983 | Cytoplasm | The material in the interior of a cell, excluding the nucleus | 9 | |
4505526706 | nucleus | The central portion of a cell, which contains the cell's DNA | 10 | |
4505526707 | organelle | A section of a cell's cytoplasm that performs a function for the cell | 11 | |
4505530624 | neuron | A nervous system cell that transmits chemical and electrical messages | 12 | |
4505535092 | insulin | A pancreatic hormone that helps to regulate blood glucose, among other tasks | 13 | |
4505535093 | epithelial tissue | absorbs nutrients and secretes substances. This tissue covers all exterior surfaces and all passages throughout the body , such as the skin and the small intestine | 14 | |
4505553914 | Connective tissue | supports the body, creates blood cells, and stores some fat. Tendons and cartilage are made from .. | 15 | |
4505553915 | Muscle tissue | helps you more by contracting. The contains a large amount. | 16 | |
4505553916 | Nervous tissue | Sends messages throughout your body. Spinal cord contains... | 17 | |
4505561905 | immunoglobin | An immune substance in the intestine that binds to microorganisms | 18 | |
4510033436 | Immunoglobulin | 19 | ||
4505562922 | phagocytosis | 20 | ||
4505562923 | cell-mediated immunity | 21 | ||
4505565751 | white blood cells | destroy invaders. | 22 | |
4505571337 | Liver | produces bile, which is stored in the gallbladder. Bile enters the small intestine and breaks down fats, so they can be absorbed more easily. Also creates substances that filter the blood | 23 | |
4505571338 | pancreas | produces hormones. such as insulin, and pancreatic juice, which breaks down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. The pancreatic juice also neutralizes the acid in chyme, so that the acid does not harm the small intestines. | 24 | |
4505582300 | Chyme | A mixture of food and gastric juices created in the stomach | 25 | |
4505585246 | peristalsis | 26 | ||
4505585247 | bile | created by the liver helps break down fats in the small intestine | 27 | |
4505588428 | Ulcer | 28 | ||
4505590159 | Heartburn | occurs when stomach acid moves into the esophagus | 29 | |
4505591141 | GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease, it is caused by a weak esophageal sphincter muscle, it can erode the esophagus | 30 | |
4505597357 | Irritable bowel syndrome | 31 | ||
4505597358 | Gallstones | 32 | ||
4505598737 | Constipation | 33 | ||
4505599836 | hemorrhoids | 34 |
Contemporary nutrition chapter 3 Flashcards
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