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☆*: . Anatomy .:*☆ > Systems of the Body > Flashcards

Systems of the Body Flashcards

1
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The smallest unit of all living things

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Cells

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Tissue

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Similar cells with a common function

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Organ

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Made of 2 or more types of tissues

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Group of organs working toward a common goal

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Organ system

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5
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Highest level of structural organization for an individual

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Organism

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Skeletal system

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Provides support and protection gives the body shape

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Skeletal main organs

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Bones, ligaments, and joints

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nervous system

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detects impulses from the senses and is the control center of the body

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Nervous system Organs

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Brain, spinal cord, senses, and nerves

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Cardiovascular System

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transports nutrients and gasses throughout the body through the blood

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Cardiovascular Organs

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Heart, blood vessels, and blood

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exchanges gasses O –> CO2

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Respiratory system

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Respiratory Organs

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Lungs, sinuses, diaphragm

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Breaks down and absorbs food

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Digestive system

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Mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder

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Digestive system organs

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Provides movement for all parts of the body

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Muscular System

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Muscular System organs

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Skeletal and Smooth muscles

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Integumentary System

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Protect the body, regulate temperature, prevent water loss

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Integumentary Organs

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Skin, Hair, Nails

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Lymphatic System

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Fights infection and provides fluid for cells

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Spleen, Thymus Gland, Lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes

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Lymphatic Organs

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Excretory (urinary) System

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Removes waste from blood

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Kidneys, Bladder, Ureters, Urethra, Glands

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Excretory Organs

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Endocrine System

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Secrets Hormones

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Endocrine organs

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Any glands

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Reproductive system

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Produces cells used in sexual reproduction

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Reproductive organs (female)

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ovaries, vagina. uterus, mammary glands

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Reproductive organs (male)

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testes, penis, prostate gland

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Anatomy

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the study of the STRUCTURE of an organism

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Physiology

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the study of how the organisms body FUNCTIONS

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