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Human Body
Term | Definition |
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Homeostasis | The process of your body's internal environment keeping stable in spite of changes in the external environment. |
Circulatory System | Carries needed substances to cells and carries waste products away from the cells. |
Digestive System | The system that breaks down food into molecules the body can use. The molecules are then absorbed into the blood and carried throughout the body. |
Muscular System | The system of body tissues that contract or shorten, making body parts move. |
Respiratory System | The system that moves oxygen from the outside environment into the body and removes carbon dioxide from the body. |
Nervous System | The system that receives information about your environment and process it. It directs the way your body responds to stimuli and helps maintain homeostasis. |
Skeletal System | The system that provides shape and support, enables you to move and protects your internal organs. |