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Skeleton
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The inner framework made up of all the bones of the body
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Skeleton muscle
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A muscle that is attached to the bones of the skeleton and provides the force that moves the bones; also called striated muscle
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joint
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A place in the body where two bones come together
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nutrient
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A substance such as nitrogen or phosphorus that enable plants and algae to grow
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absorption
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The process by which nutrient molecules pass through the wall of digestive system into the blood
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gland
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An organ that produces and releases chemicals either through ducts or into the bloodstream
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stimulus
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Any change or single in the environment that can make an organism react in some way
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Response
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An action or change in behavior that occurs as a result of a stimulus
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Hormone
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A chemical that affects growth and development
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homeostasis
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The condition in which an organism's internal environment is kept stable in spite of changes in the external environment
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stress
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A force that acts on rock to change its shape or volume
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