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Body Systems

TermDefinition
1. Organ A part of an organism that performs a specific function
2. Organ System A group of organs that work together to perform a specific function
3. Response An action or change in behavior as a result of a stimulus
4. Internal Cue A signal or stimulus that originates within an organism
5. Life Sustaining Functions Processes necessary for an organism to stay alive
6. Muscular System The system of muscles in an organism that allows for movement
7. Anatomy The study of the structure of organisms and their parts
8. Aorta The main artery that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body
9. Artery A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
10. Automatic Happening without conscious thought or control
11. Bone A hard, rigid organ that forms the structural framework of the body
12. Bone Marrow A soft, spongy tissue found inside bones that produces blood cells
13. Brain The organ in the head that controls the body's functions and processes information
14. Brain Stem part of the brain that connects the brain to the spinal cord & controls basic functions like breathing and heart rate
15. Cerebellum The part of the brain that coordinates movement and balance
17. Circulatory System The system of blood vessels and the heart that transports blood and nutrients throughout the body
18. Connective Tissue A type of tissue that connects, supports, and protects other tissues and organs
19. Cornea The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil
20. Digestive System The system of organs that processes food and absorbs nutrients
21. Gland An organ that produces and releases substances like hormones or enzymes
22. Lens The transparent structure in the eye that focuses light onto the retina
23. Muscle A tissue that contracts and relaxes to produce movement
24. Muscle Cell A specialized cell that makes up muscle tissue and can contract
25. Reflex An automatic response to a stimulus without conscious thought
26. Sensory Relating to the senses or the ability to perceive stimuli
27. Skeletal System The system of bones in an organism that provides support and protection
28. Tissue A group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function
29. Respiratory Relating to the process of breathing and the organs involved
30. Vertebrate An animal with a backbone or spinal column
31. Invertebrate An animal without a backbone or spinal column
32. Reproduction The process by which organisms produce offspring
33. Breed A group of animals with similar characteristics that can reproduce
34. Heart The muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body
35. Lungs The organs in the chest that allow for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
36. Heart Rate The number of times the heart beats per minute
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