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human body system
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| tissue | a group of 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 ducts or into the bloodstream |
| hormone | the chemical produced by an endocrine gland |
| stress | the reaction of a persons body to potentially threatening, challenging, or disturbing |
| 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 substance in food the provide the raw materials the body´s cells need to carry out all their essentail |
| absorption | the process by which nutrient molecules pass through the wall of the digestive system into the blood |
| carbohydrates |