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human body system
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| tissue | a group of similar cells that preform a specific function |
| organ | a body structure that is composed of different kinds of tissues that work together |
| organ system | a group of organs that work together to preform a major function |
| gland | an organ that produces and releases chemicals either through ducts or into the bloodstream |
| hormone | (1) the chemicals produced by an endocrine gland (2) a chemicals that affect growth and development |
| stress | the reaction of a person's body to potentially threatining, challenging , or disturbing events |
| interactions | the direct effect that one thing has on another |
| stable | resistant to sudden change |
| digestion | the process by which your body breaks down food into small nutrient molecules |
| nutrients | the substances in food that provide the raw matirials the body's cells need to carry out all their essential processes |
| absoroption | the process by which nutrient molecules pass through the wall of digestive system into the blood |
| carbohydrates |