Definitions
_____ 1. a structure that consists of two or more types of tissues that work together to
do the same job
_____ 2. made up of neurons, or nerve cells, that carry electrical messages
_____ 3. made up of cells that form the body’s structure
_____ 4. a group of connected cells that have a similar function
_____ 5. takes in oxygen and releases waste gases
_____ 6. made up of cells that line body surfaces
_____ 7. secretes hormones that regulate other organs and organ systems
_____ 8. basic units of structure and function in the human body
_____ 9. a hormone that helps cells absorb sugar from the blood
_____ 10. process in which organ systems work to maintain a stable internal
environment
_____ 11. made up of cells that have the unique ability to contract, or become shorter
_____ 12. a group of organs that work together to carry out a complex overall function
Terms
a. cells
b. connective tissue
c. endocrine system
d. epithelial tissue
e. homeostasis
f. insulin
g. muscle tissue