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phospholipids

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double lines cell membrane; unique type of lipid that has a water soluble head and a fat soluble tail

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enzymes

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regulate chemical reactions

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cytoplasm

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combination of fluid material and organelles within the cell

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mitochondria

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powerhouse; chemical energy of foods to real energy

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nucleus is surrounded by

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double membrane

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RNA

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single stranded nucleic acid involved in transcription of genetic info and translation into protein structures

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ribosomes

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protein synthesis sites, where amino acids link

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endoplasmic reticulum

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organelle compound of a network of canals running through the cytoplasm; includes ribosomes

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Golgi complex

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packing site for lipids and proteins; produced in the cell

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secretory vessels

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within Golgi complex; contain protein and other compounds to be secreted by the cell

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lysosome

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cellular organelle containing digestive enzymes

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peroxisomes

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cellular organelle that destroys toxic products from the cell

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catalase

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breaks down hydrogen peroxide; protective enzyme

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epithelial tissue

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composed of cells covering surfaces inside and outside the body; respiratory tract

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connective tissue CT

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supports and protects the body, stores fat, produces blood cells

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muscle tissue

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designed for movement

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nervous tissue

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brain and SC; communication

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organ

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a group of tissue designed for a function

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organ system

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collection of organs for a function

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anabolic reaction

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small molecules to large products; require energy

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catabolic reaction

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large products to small particles; release energy

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lymphatic system

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system of vessels and lymph that accept fluids surrounding cells and large particles

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lymph

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clear fluid; carries forms of fat after small intestine

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blood composed of

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plasma, rbc, wbc, platelets and more

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wbc
immune protection
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rbc
o2 and co2
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platelets
discs for healing/coaggulation
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capillaries
a network of tiny blood vessels
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veins
carry blood to heart
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arteries
carry blood away from heart
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heptic portal circulation
large portal vein carries nutrients rich blood from capillaries to liver
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lymph has lots of what
plasma
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lacteal
lymphatic vessel that absorbs fat from small intestine
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phytochemical are in....
cranberries
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ureter
tube from kidney to urinary bladder
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neuron
elongated branched cell
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neurotransmitter
a chemical signal, compound allowing for communication between cells
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serotonin
neurotransmitter regulating mood, sleep, and appetite
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where is bile produced
liver
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where is bile stored
gallbladder
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what must bile absorb and digest
fat
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where is icl secreted
stomach
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where are nutrients absorbed
SI
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probiotics
living organisms that when eaten in adequate amounts, provide health for humans
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norepinephrine vs epinephrine
Norepinephrine: More focused on blood pressure regulation and localized neurotransmitter effects. Epinephrine: More involved in systemic "fight or flight" responses, including energy mobilization and broad physiological effects.