Chapter 4.3 Flashcards

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Molecules

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Two or more atoms joined together, forming a small particles.

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Organelles

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Small structure in a cell with a special function.

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Tissues

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Groups of cells performing the same function

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Systems

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Group of organs working together

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Respiratory system

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Performs a gas exchange to remove the waste gas Corbin dioxide

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Circulatory system

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The body system that circulates oxygen in blood to all the cells of the body.

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Blood cells

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Any of the many types of cells found I’m blood including red and white blood cells

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Blood vessels

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The blood flow around the body

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Veins

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Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart.

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Digestive system

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A hard set of organs and glands that processes food to supply the body with the nutrients it needs to function effectively

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Excretory system

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The body system that removes waste substances from the body

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Musculoskeletal system

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Bones working together

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Reproductive system

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Reproductive organs, which differ between males and females

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Nervous system

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The system of nerves and nerve centres in an animal in which messages are sent

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Endocrine system

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Glass that produce and secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate processes in various organs

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Capillaries

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Minute tubes carrying blood body cells, every cell of the body is supplied with blood though capillaries

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Mechanical Digestion

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digestion that uses physical factors such as chewing with the teeth

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Chemical digestion

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the chemical reactions changing food into simpler substances that are absorbed into the bloodstream for use in other parts of the body

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Alimentary canal

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passage from the mouth to the anus. Digestion of food occurs as it moves through the canal.

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Enzymes

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special chemicals that speed up reactions but are themselves not used up in the reaction

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Saliva

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Liquid produced in a humans mouth under the tongue used to breakdown food

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Salivary glands

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glands in the mouth that produce saliva

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Bolus

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round, chewed-up ball of food made in the mouth that makes swallowing easier