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Unit 3 Lesson 7
Cells & Body Systems - Interactions Between Systems
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| artery | a large blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart |
| arteriole | a smaller blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood |
| capillary | a tiny blood vessel |
| deoxygenated | a substance without oxygen |
| elastic tissue | tissue that can expand and contract without losing its shape |
| oxygenated | a substance that contains oxygen |
| vein | a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart |
| digestive system | release nutrients from food for energy, growth, and maintenance |
| respiratory system | exchange gases between internal and external environments |
| circulatory system | transport oxygen and nutrients |
| reproductive system | produce sperm and egg that will unite to create offspring and ensure survival of the species |
| nervous system | receive stimuli and control activities |
| endocrine system | produces hormones |
| skeletal system | provides protections of important organs and structure |
| muscular system | enables movement |