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Body Systems
vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell | the structural and functional unit of all living organisms, and are sometimes called the "building blocks of life" |
| tissue | group of cells with similar structure or function |
| organ | a group of tissues working together to perform a similar function |
| organism | any living thing with one or more cells |
| system | this is a group of interdependent organs with similar function |
| circulatory | This system transports blood through the body and heart. |
| reproductive system | This system relates to the process by which an organism replicates. Sexually reproduction usually involves male cells (sperm) meeting female cells (eggs) to produce a fertilized egg or zygote |
| digestive system | This system prepares food for cellular utilization |
| excretory | This system relates to the process by which an organism gets rid of its waste. |
| muscular system | This system is responsible for movement of bones and fluids throughout the body. |
| nervous system | this system receives and transmits information and responses. It depends upon electrical impulses created by the movement of charged particles |