Ch. 30.1 Flashcards
Connective Tissue
A type of tissue the provides support for the body and connects its parts
Epithelial tissue
Tissue that lines the interior and exterior of body surfaces
Feedback inhibition
A process in which a stimulus produces a response that opposes the original stimulus
Homeostasis
A relatively constant internal physical and chemical condition that organisms maintain.
Muscle tissue
Type of tissue that makes movements of the body possible
Nervous tissue
Type of tissue that transmits nerve impulses throughout the body.
Organs
Groups of different types of tissue that function together
Organ systems
Group of organs that perform closely related functions
Cell
Basic units of structure and function in living things
Tissue
Group of cells that perform particular function
Nervous system
Recognizes and coordinates the body’s response the changes
Integumentary System
Guards against ultra violet light.(outer layer skin)
Immune/lymphatic systems
Protects the body from disease
Muscular system
Produces voluntary movement
Circulatory system
Transports oxygen to cells
