Vocabulary #4 Flashcards

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Lymphatic system

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Lymph nodes, thymus gland, the spleen and the lymph vessels

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Lymphatic system function

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Drains tissue spaces of excess interstitial fluid and absorbs that’s from the intestines and Carrie sent to the blood. Protects the body from disease.

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Respiratory system

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Nasal cavities, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs

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Respiratory system function

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Bring oxygen to And eliminates carbon dioxide from the blood

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Digestive system

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Alimentary canal
(mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, rectum and anus) 
With associated glands (salivary, liver, & pancreas)
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Digestive system function

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Converts food into simple substances

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System

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A group of organs that perform a common function

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Claude Bernard

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First scientist to discuss the significance of homeostasis

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate)

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Chemical fuel that allows the body cells to do work and function

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Atom

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The smallest particle of an element that maintains all the characteristics of the element

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Protons

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Positively charged

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Neutrons

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No charge

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Electrons

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Lighter particles that orbit the nucleus at the same distance. [Negatively charged]

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Element

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Substance whose Adams contain the same number of protons and neutrons woods make them electrically neutral

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John Dalton

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Propose the atomic theory

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Carbon

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Elements found in all living things

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Isotopes

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Different kinds of Adams of the same element

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Atomic number

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Number of protons or electrons

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Urinary system

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Two kidneys, two ureters, The bladder, and the urethra

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Urinary system function

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Chemical regulation of the blood, the formation in elimination of urine in the maintenance of homeostasis

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Reproductive system

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Consists of the ovaries uterine tubes, uterus, and vagina and females. Testes, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, penis, and urethra in males

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Reproductive system function

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Maintenance of sexual characteristics in the perpetuation of our species

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Homeostasis

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The maintenance of the interval environment of the body

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Homeostasis: example: balance

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Blood sugar levels, body temperature, heart rate, and the fluid environment of the cells

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Organs

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Post of cells integrated into tissue serving a common function