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Chapter 1

Terms in this set (24)

Organ
A combination of two or more tissues working together to perform a specific job in the body
Organism
Anything that can live on it's own
Organ system
Groups of organs working together to perform a particular jobs in the body
Rib cage
Bones that protect the heart and lungs
Tissue
Groups of cells with a similar function that work together
Respiratory system
Organ system that captures oxygen from the atmosphere
Hormones
The endocrine system produces these chemical that help regulate growth
Glands
Organs that secrete hormones
Nervous system
Organ system that controls muscles movement and your senses
Skeletal system
Organ system that gives your body structure
Large intestine
Organ that reabsorbed water from food
Excretory system
Organ system that removes waste from your body
Heart
Organ that pumps blood
Liver
Organ that gets rid of toxins in the blood
Tendons
Tissues that connects the muscle to bone
Muscular system
Organ system that lets your body move
Immune system
Organ system that helps fight off diseases
Small intestine
Organ that absorbs nutrients from food
Circulatory system
Organ system that helps move blood around your body
Bronchi
Small tubes with in the Lungs
Artery
A blood vessel that pumps blood away from the heart
Digestive system
Organ system that breaks down food for cells to use
Stomach
Organ that contains acids and breaks down food
Cytoskeleton
Supports the cells shape and helps the cell move it's the skeleton inside the Shell
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