NA CH. 6 KEY TERMS
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| artery | a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
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| capillary | a tiny blood vessel; food, oxygen, and other substances pass from the capillaries to the cells
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| cell | the basic unit of body structure
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| digestion | the process of physicallly and chemically breaking down food so that it can be absorbed for use by the cells
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| hemoglobin | the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen and gives blood its color
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| hormone | a chemical substance secreted by the glands into the bloodstream
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| immunity | protection against a disease or condition; the person will not get or be affected by the disease
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| menstruation | the process in which the lining of the uterus breaks up and is discharged from the body through the vagina
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| metabolism | the burning of food for heat and energy by the cells
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| organ | group of tissues with the same function
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| peristalsis | involuntary muscle contractions in the digestive system that move food through the alimentary canal
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| respiration | the process of supplying the cells with oxygen and removing carbon dioxide from them
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| system | organs that work together to perform special functions
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| tissue | a group of cells with similar function
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| vein | a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart
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