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Systems 3.2 Vocab
Systems 3.2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| stimulus | any change in signal in the environment that can make an organism react in some way |
| response | an action or change in behavior that occurs as a result of a stimulus |
| gland | an organ that produces and releases chemicals either through ducts or into the bloodstream |
| hormone | a chemical that affects growth and development 2. the chemical produced by an endocrine gland |
| stress | the reaction of a person's body to potentially threatening, challenging, or disturbing events |
| Tissue | A group of similar cells that perform the same function. |
| organ system 2 | A group of organs that work together to perform a major function. |