structural hierarchy Flashcards

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tissues

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similar cells that perform particular function
- epithelial
- connective
- muscle
- nervous

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epithlelial

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  • covers organ surfaces
  • involved with protection, absorption, and excretion
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connective tissues

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  • binds, supports, and protects body parts
  • stores energy and minerals
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muscle tissues

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contracts to produce movement

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nervous tissue

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transmits nerve impulses that coordinate body activities

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organs

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structures of different tissues specialized to carry out specific functions
ex: stomach

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organ systems

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group of organs and structures that work together to perform vital body function

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digestive system

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ingests food, breaks down into small units

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nervous system

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  • sense environment, affect responses, coordinate body activities
  • brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sense organs work together
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muscular system

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skeletal muscles provide movement as they work with skeletal system

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skeletal system and integumentary system

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  • bones and cartilage provides support and protection
  • skin, hair, nails protect internal body parts from injury and infection
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lymphatic and immune system

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system of cells and process that protects body from foreign invaders

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excretory system

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  • kidney, bladder, urethra remove nitrogen containing wastes from blood
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endocrine system

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endocrine glands secrete hormones into blood that regulate other activities

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reproductive system

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help in fertilization and embryo development

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