Structures of the Body and Body Systems Flashcards

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structures of the body

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  • smallest to largest:
  • cells
  • tissues
  • organs
  • body systems
  • complete body
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cells

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  • basic structural and functional units of the body

- specialized cells group together to form tissues

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tissues

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  • a tissue is a group or layer os similarly specialized cells that join together to perform certain specific functions
  • epithelial tissues
  • connective tissues
  • muscle tissue
  • nerve tissue
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organs

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  • a body organ is somewhat independent part of the body that performs a specific function
  • multiple tissue types make up an organ
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body systems

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multiple organs work together in a body system to combine their specific functions together

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body systems

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  • skeletal
  • muscular
  • cardiovascular
  • lymphatic
  • immune
  • respiratory
  • digestive
  • urinary
  • nervous
  • special senses
  • integumentary
  • endocrine
  • reproductive
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entire body

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made up of all these body systems working together

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multiple ____

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organs

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a body ___ is a

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organ

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