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Body Systems
vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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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 |