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28 Cards in this Set
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Cell Membrane |
the outer covering of a cell |
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Cytoplasm |
the inside of a cell; contains the organized working parts of the cell |
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Nucleus |
"control center" of a cell; where chromosomes and genes are found |
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Epithelial Tissue |
tissue that covers surfaces and lines cavities |
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Connective Tissue |
tissue that holds the body together |
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Muscular Tissue |
tissue that allows body movement |
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Nervous Tissue |
tissue that conducts nerve impulses |
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Integumentary System |
skin, hair, sweat, and sebaceous glands that work together to form protective coverings. |
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Musculoskeletal System |
muscle and skeletal system for movement, body framework, and organ support |
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Circulatory System |
blood to carry oxygen (and other things) throughout the body |
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Lymphatic System |
fight infection |
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Cardiovascular System |
the heart and blood |
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Respiratory System |
carries oxygen throughout the body |
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Gastrointestinal System |
transports food, absorbs nutrients, and excretes waste |
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Urinary System |
kidneys and the urinary tract |
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Reproductive System |
male and female reproduction |
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Endocrine System |
glands and hormones |
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Nervous System |
brain and nervous system |
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Tissues |
cells that work together to from body tissues |
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Systems |
when organs work together for a specific purpose |
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Body Cavities |
an arrangement of organs is specific to each cavity |
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Cranial Cavity |
houses the brain; is surrounded and protected by the cranium |
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Spinal Cavity |
houses the spine; surrounded and protected by the vertebrae; located in the dorsal cavity |
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Thoracic Cavity |
houses the heart and lungs; surrounded and protected by the ribs, sternum, and vertebrae; located in the ventral cavity (close to the abdomen) |
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Mediastinum |
space between the lungs and located in the thoracic cavity |
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Plural Cavity |
the space within the pleura that surrounds the lungs |
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Abdominal Cavity |
houses the stomach, liver, and intestines; located in the ventral cavity |
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Abdominopelvic Cavity |
refers to both the abdominal and pelvic cavities together |
