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