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chapter 2 science 8
body systems
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Organ | A group of tissues working together to preform a specific task. |
| Organ system | A system that includes 1 or more organs that work together to preform specific functions in the body. |
| Tissue | A group of cells that have the same structure and function. |
| Digestion | The process that food is broken down, its nutrients are absorbed and stored, and the wastes are eliminated. |
| Excretion | The process that liquid and gas wastes are flushed from the body. |
| Gastric juice | A mixture of hydrochloric acid, mucus, and enzymes that is secreted by the stomach lining and aids in digestion. |
| Mucus | A thick, slippery substance that lines various structures and organs in the body. |
| Nutrients | A substance the body needs for energy, growth,development, repair or maintenance. |
| Villi | Fold- like structures lining the wall of the small intestine. |