Tells the body how to respond
Nervous System
The three jobs the nervous system does
receives, processes, and disseminates information
The first step in the digestion process
Teeth breaks down food
Fights infections and regulates fluids
Lymphatic system
Responsible for internal movement
Muscular system
Internal movement
Muscular System
Another word for nerve cell
Neuron
Chemically breaks down food
Enzymes
Gas that is released by respiration
Carbon dioxide
The type of joint in the knee and elbow
hinge
Contains the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems
Circulatory System
Something that causes a response
Stimulus
Removes liquid waste
Excretory system
The main organ of the Cardiovascular system
The heart
The two types of skeletons in animals
endoskeleton and exoskeletn
Uses the skin, lungs, and kidneys
Excretory System
The first place sensory neurons transmit information
Spine
Removes waste from blood
kidneys
Subsystem that contains the heart and blood vessels
The type of joint in the shoulder and hip
ball-and-socket
Provides support
Skeletal System
5 sensory receptors
skin, ears, nose, mouth, eyes
Absorbs nutrients to the bloodstream
Small intestine
Main organs of the respiratory system
lungs
Sponge-like structure that cushions the bones
cartilage