Body Systems Flashcards
Lymphatic System
Removes excess fluid from organs, produces white blood cells, and absorbs and transports fats.
Stem Cell.
Unspecialized cells that are able to develop into many different types of cells.
Cells
In biology, the smallest unit can preform all life processes
Digestive System
A group of organs working together to convert food into energy and basic nutrients to feed the entire body.
Nervous System
A group of organs and specialized cells that detect process and respond to information.
Muscular System
Helps the body move.
Skeletal System
Protects interna; organs, provides support, helps the body move, and stores minerals.
Immunity
The resistances to specific pathogens or disease-causing agents.
Circulatory System
It transports gases nutrients, waste, and other substances throughout the body.
Respiratory System
Exchanges gases between the body and the enviroment.
Excretory System
Removes solid, liquid, and gas waste materials from the body.
Homeostasis
Steady internal conditions when external conditions change.
Organism
A living thing
Organ system
A group of organs that work together to preform body functions.
Organ
A collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body.
