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What is
neuron
a cell that carries information through the nervous system
A Tissue is...
a group of similar cells that perform a specific function
This keeps our bones intact; point where 2 or more bones come together.
What is a Joint.
considered an organ that is made up of multiple tissues and forms the skeleton
What is Bone
My Brain is my...
main organ of the nervous system that controls most function of the body
Nervous System
recognizes and coordinates the body's response to changes in the internal and external environments
Skeleton
Inner frameworks of bone and connective tissue that provides shape and support to the body
Basic Unit of structure and function in all living things.
Cell
Tissues that allows communication through the body by sending electrical signals
What is Nervous Tissue
involuntary muscle found in the heart
What is Cardiac Muscle
picks up oxygen from the air as we inhale and releases carbon dioxide as we exhale
What is Respiratory System
Skeletal Muscle
voluntary muscle that attaches to the bones by connective tissue and produces the body's movement
network of nerves that branches out from the central nervous system to the rest of the body
Peripheral Nervous System
Endocrine System
release of hormones which controls the actions of cells, tissues, and organs.
ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite any changes that may occur within or to an organism
Homeostasis
Breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and eliminates waste from the body
Digestive System
Immune System
helps protect the body from disease
Smooth Muscle
Involuntary muscle that facilitates muscle movement of the internal organs and blood vessels and is responsible for moving nutrients and waste through the body
Organ
Group of tissues that work together to perform a single function or several related functions
produces gametes and in females, nurtures and protects developing embryos
What is... Reproductive System
Tissue that contracts causing involuntary and voluntary movement
Muscle tissue
Excretory System
Body system that eliminates wastes from the body
serves as a barrier against infection and injury, helps regulate body temp, removes wastes, gathers sensory information, and produces vitamin D
Integumentary System
used for protection, absorption, and secretion of materials
Epithelial Tissue
tissues that provides support to the body and holds organs in place
Connective tissue