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braswell, body systems, cousins,
Term | Definition |
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lungs, trachea | major organs in the respiratory system |
tissue | several cells working together to accomplish a job |
organ | several tissues working together to accomplish a job |
transports gasses and nutrients to all other cells | cardiovascular system |
brain, nerves, spinal cord | organs of the nervous system |
Heart, veins, blood | Organs of the cardiovascular system |
cell | smallest unit of life |
multicellular organism | a living thing made of more the one cell |
coordinates involuntary and voluntary systems | nervous system |
major role in gas exchange | respiratory system |
involved in both the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food for nutrients | digestive system |
major role in hormone production | endocrine system |
organ system | several organs working together to accomplish a job |
stomach, liver, esophagus | major organs of the digestive system |
to stay alive | the goal of all our systems working together |
pituitary gland, adrenal gland, hormones | major organs in endocrine system |
Excretes liquid waste | Job of the excretory system |
Bladder, kidneys | Major organs of the excretory system |
Provides active defense against things that can make you sick | Job of the immune system |
Lymph, white blood cells | Parts of the immune system |
Jobs of skeletal system | Protects, stores minerals, makes blood cells, gives shape, structure |
Parts of the skeletal system | Skull, scapula, patella, phalanges |
Attaches to skeleton and moves the body | Job of Muscular system |
Bicep, tricep | Parts of muscular system |