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4505510605Tissuegroups of similar cells0
4505510606CellA functioning building block of life that forms both plant and animals.1
4505520806organOne or more tissues that work together2
4505520807organ systemA group of organs with a common purpose3
4505522731DNAA double-stranded molecule that contains genetic material4
4505522732RNAA molecule that copies and transmits the DNA's genetic information5
4505523572ribosomesA protein-production site in a cell6
4505523573mitochondriaThe organelle in a cell that creates the cell's energy from nutrients, oxygen, water, and other substances7
4505525982aerobicRequires oxygen to function8
4505525983CytoplasmThe material in the interior of a cell, excluding the nucleus9
4505526706nucleusThe central portion of a cell, which contains the cell's DNA10
4505526707organelleA section of a cell's cytoplasm that performs a function for the cell11
4505530624neuronA nervous system cell that transmits chemical and electrical messages12
4505535092insulinA pancreatic hormone that helps to regulate blood glucose, among other tasks13
4505535093epithelial tissueabsorbs nutrients and secretes substances. This tissue covers all exterior surfaces and all passages throughout the body , such as the skin and the small intestine14
4505553914Connective tissuesupports the body, creates blood cells, and stores some fat. Tendons and cartilage are made from ..15
4505553915Muscle tissuehelps you more by contracting. The contains a large amount.16
4505553916Nervous tissueSends messages throughout your body. Spinal cord contains...17
4505561905immunoglobinAn immune substance in the intestine that binds to microorganisms18
4510033436Immunoglobulin19
4505562922phagocytosis20
4505562923cell-mediated immunity21
4505565751white blood cellsdestroy invaders.22
4505571337Liverproduces 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 blood23
4505571338pancreasproduces 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
4505582300ChymeA mixture of food and gastric juices created in the stomach25
4505585246peristalsis26
4505585247bilecreated by the liver helps break down fats in the small intestine27
4505588428Ulcer28
4505590159Heartburnoccurs when stomach acid moves into the esophagus29
4505591141GERDgastroesophageal reflux disease, it is caused by a weak esophageal sphincter muscle, it can erode the esophagus30
4505597357Irritable bowel syndrome31
4505597358Gallstones32
4505598737Constipation33
4505599836hemorrhoids34

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