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Body Org/Homeostasis
Bonnie Branch 7th Grade - 15-1 / Body Organization & Homeostasis?
Question | Answer |
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tissue | A group of similar cells that perform a specific function in an organism. |
muscle tissue | A body tissue that contracts or shortens, making body parts move. |
nerve tissue | A body tissue that carries messages back and forth between the brain and every other part of the body |
connective tissue | A body tissue that provides support for the body and connects all of its parts |
epithelial tissue | A body tissue that covers the surfaces of the body, inside and out |
organ | A structure in the body that is composed of different kinds of tissue |
organ system | A group of organs that work together to perform a major function |
homeostasis | The process by which an organism’s internal environment is kept stable in spite of changes in the external environment |
stress | The reaction of a person’s body and mind to threatening, challenging, or disturbing events |