Bodies and Systems Flashcards
1
Q
Cell
A
the smallest unit of a living organism
2
Q
tissue
A
a mass of similar cells that perform a specialized function
3
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organ
A
a collection similar tissues joined together into a structure that performs specialized function
4
Q
organism
A
a self-contained living thing
5
Q
nervous system
A
a system that controls the body
6
Q
digestive system
A
a system that breaks down and processes food
7
Q
respiratory system
A
a system that exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide
8
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excretory system
A
a system that removes waste from the body
