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22 Cards in this Set
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Atom |
All living and non-living things are made up of matter. Atoms of the units of matter and come in different types, called elements. |
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Molecule |
Chemical bonds join atoms together to form molecules. |
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Cells |
Molecules make up the organelles which turn combine into cells. The tiny organelles perform specific functions. Cells are the smallest level of organization that shows all properties of life. |
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Tissues |
Are made of similar cells that group together for a common function. Epithelial tissue covers, muscle tissue contracts, nervous tissue sends signals, and connective tissue provides support and other functions. |
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Organs |
An organ is made of two or more tissue types and performs a specific, unique function for the body. |
Deals with gallbladder |
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Organ Systems |
Is a group of organs that work together to perform related functions. |
Urinary system works to create waste from the body. |
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Organism |
Our body contains several organ systems that work together to perform all of the physiological functions needed for life. |
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Epithelial tissue |
Cover and lines |
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Muscle tissue |
Actively shortens |
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Nervous tissue |
Sends electrical impulses for control. |
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Connective tissue |
Supports and protects other tissue types. |
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Muscular system |
Enables movements by working with skeletal system. |
Helps maintain body temperature. |
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Urinary system |
Controls water balance in the body. Removes wastes from the blood and excretes them. |
Includes the kidneys and the urinary bladder. |
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Skeletal system |
Bones and joints enable movement. |
Supports the body |
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Endocrine system |
Secretes hormones, regulates body processes. Includes: pituitary gland, thyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal glands, ovaries and testes. |
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Integumentary system |
Encloses body structures, site of many sensory receptors. |
Includes: hair, skin, and nails |
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Respiratory system |
Removes carbon dioxide from the body, delivers oxygen to the blood. |
Includes the nose, trachea, and lungs |
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Nervous system |
Detects and processes sensory information, activates bodily responses. |
Includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves |
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Cardiovascular system |
Heart and blood vessels deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues. |
Equalizes temp in the body |
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Digestive system |
Processes food for use by the body, removes wastes from indigested food. |
Includes stomach, liver, gallbladder, and intestines |
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Lymphatic system |
Returns fluid to blood through lymphatic vessels. Thymus, spleen, and lymph nodes help defend against pathogens. |
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Reproductive system |
Produces sex hormones and gametes in ovaries or testes. Make epididymis and Penis deliver gametes to female. Female uterus supports fetus until birth. Female mammary glands produce milk. |
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