Science Ch. 10 Vocab Flashcards
What is a place in the body where two bones come together?
Joint
What is a tissue that contracts or relaxes to create movement?
Muscle
What is an organ system that receives information from the environment and coordinates a response?
Nervous System
What is the part of the central nervous system that is located in the skull and controls most functions in the body?
Brain
What is an organ system that has specialized structure for obtaining and digesting food?
Digestive system
What is an organ system that enables organisms to exchange gases with their surroundings?
Respiratory system
What is an organ system that transports needed materials to cells and removes waste?
Circulatory system
What is the process in which an animal’s body undergoes major changes in shape and form during its life cycle?
Metamorphosis
What is the length of time between fertilization and birth of a mammal?
Gestation period
