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Science Vocab 12/15
Mr. Schiller science
Term | Definition |
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blood | red liquid that flows through the circulatory system |
bones | hard material that forms the skeleton |
growth | process of expanding or becoming larger |
skeletal system | the body's framework made up of bones and joints |
muscular system | made up of all the muscles in the body and works with the skeletal system to provide movement |
circulatory system | controls the movement of blood to and from all parts of the body. It contains the heart, the blood and the vessels |
respiratory system | brings oxygen to the body and takes carbon dioxide away from the body |
digestive system | breaks down food into nutrients for the body |
nervous system | carries information from the brain to the body and from parts of the body back to the brain. It controls the actions of the body. |
excretory system | removes waste from body fluids and maintains a balance of healthy body fluids |
heart | a large involuntary muscle that pumps the blood through the circulatory system |
muscles | animal body tissue that can contract and produce movement |
nutrients | parts of food used by the body for life |
repair | to put something back in good condition |
transport | to carry from one part of the body to another |