How The Body Is Orginized Flashcards
Define tissue
A group of similar cells that form the same function
List levels of organization
Cell tissue organ organ system
4 types of tissue
Muscle connective nervousness epithelial
2 types of connective tissue
Bone and fat
Define organ
A structure composed of different tissue
What tissue does your heart contain
All 4
Circulatory system
Transports material to and from cells
Endocrine system
Controls many body processes by chemicals
Muscular system
Enable body movement
Digestive system
Breaks down food
Nervous system
Detects information from body functions
Skeletal system
Supports and protects body
Respitory system
Takes in oxygen and eliminates carbon dioxide
Excretory system
Removes waste
Name two ways your body maintains homeostasis
sweating shivering