Chapter 1 Test1 Organ Systems
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Chemical | simplest level of structure; atoms combine to form molecules |
| Molecules | associate to form organelles |
| Organelles | basic components of a cell (smallest living thing) |
| Cellular | smooth muscle cell cells are made of molecules |
| Tissue | groups of similar cells that have a common function smooth muscle tissue |
| Epithelium Tissue | body surface |
| Muscle Tissue | movement |
| Connective Tissue | support and protect movement |
| Nervous Tissue | transmission and electrical |
| Organ | composed of at least two tissue types performs a specific function |
| Organ System | different types of organs that work to accomplish a common purpose |
| Organismal | sum total of all structural levels working in unison to promote life (livinf being) |
| Integumentary System | external body coverning of hair, nails and skin |
| Skeletal System | protects and supports body organs |
| Muscular System | allows manipulation of the enviornment |
| Nervous System | control system of the body internal and external changes |
| Cardiovasclar System | blood vessels transport oxygen |
| Lymphatic (Immune) System | picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels |
| Respiratory System | transport oxygen and releases carbon dioxide |
| Digestive System | breaks down food into absorbable units |
| Urinary System | elimates nitrogenous wastes from the body |
| Reproductive System | production of offspring |
| Endocrine System | glands secrete hormones that regulate growth |
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