Science Body Systems Flashcards
Cell Differentiation
The process by which cells become different types of cells.
Tissue
A group of similar types of cells that work together to carry out specific tasks.
Organ
A Group of different tissues working together to perform a particular job.
Organ System
A group of organs that work together and perform a specific task.
Muscle
Strong body tissue that can contract in a certain way.
Joint
Where two or more bones meet.
Hydrostatic Skeleton
A fluid-filled internal cavity surrounded by muscle tissue.
Ligament
The tissue that connects bones to other bones.
Exoskeleton
A thick hard outer covering; protects and supports an animal’s body.
Cardiac Muscle
Muscle only found in the heart
Smooth Muscle
Involuntary muscle named for it’s smooth appearance.
Digestion
The mechanical and chemical breakdown of food into small particals and molecules that your body can absorb and fuse.
Nutrient
A part of food used by the body to grow and survive.
Calorie
The amount of energy it takes to raise the temperature of 1 KG of water by 1C
Mechanical Digestion
A process in which food is physically broken into smaller pieces.
Chemical Digestion
A process in which chemical reactions break down pieces of food into small molecules.
Esophagus
A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.
