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| basic unit of all living things. the human body is composed of trillions of cells, which vary in size and shape according to function |
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| located in the nucleus of the cell. there are 46 chromosomes in all normal human cells, with the exception of mature sex cells, which have 23. |
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| found in the nerves , spinal cord, and brain. it is responsible for coordinating and controlling body activities |
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| the major covering of the external surface of the body; forms membranes that line the body cavities and organs and is the major tissue in glands |
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| 2 or more kinds of tissues that together perform special body functions. for example, the skin is an organ composed of epitheal, connective,muscle, and nerve tissue. |
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| group of organs that work together to perform complex body functions. for ex: the cardiovascular sys consist of heart , blood vessels and blood. its function is to transport nutrients and oxygen to the cells and remove co2 and other waste |
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| black tumor(primarily of the skin) |
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| abnormal condition of blue(bluish discoloration of the skin caused by inadequate supple of oxygen in the blood) |
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