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human body systems
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| tissue | a group of similar cells that perform a specific function |
| organ | a body structure that is composed of different kinds of tissue that work together |
| organ system | a group of organs that work together to perform a major function |
| Gland | an organ that produces and releases chemicals either through duct or into the bloodstream |
| Hormone | (1)the chemical produced by an endocrine gland (2) a chemical that affects growth and development |
| stress | the reaction of a person's body to potentially threatening 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 material the body's cells need to carry out all their essential processes |
| Absorption | the process |