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27 Cards in this Set
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cell
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the smallest structural unit of living matter (plants and animals)
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tissue
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a group of cells that perform a similar function
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organ
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a group of tissues that function together
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organ system
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a group of organs that function together
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homeostasis
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the natural tendency of the body to maintain a steady and normal internal environment
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integumentary system
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the skin and its appendages; including hair and nails
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integumentary system
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protects the organism by serving as a mechanical, chemical and disease barrier; also regulates body temp
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skeletal system
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includes the bones, joints, cartilage and connective tissues
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skeletal system
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provide body support, protection of underlying organs and allows for movement
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muscular system
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is composed of 3 types of muscles: smooth, cardiac, & skeletal
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muscular system
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functions to provide movement, maintain posture, protect internal organs and produce body heat
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cardiovascular system
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heart, spleen, blood vessels and lymphatic system
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cardiovascular system
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principle function is to maintain homeostasis by acting as a transportation system
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respiratory system
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upper resp. tract (nose, sinuses, mouth, pharynx, and epiglottis),the lower resp. tract (larynx, trachea, bronchus, bronchioles, and aveoli) and the lungs
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respiratory system
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serves to conduct air to and from the lungs and allows for the exchange of gases
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digestive system
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includes the mouth, salivary glands, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, sm. and lg. intestines
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digestive system
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ingestion and digestion of food, absorbtion of nutrients and excreation of waste products
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renal system
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includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra
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renal system
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controls the production and elimination of urine, eliminates toxic substances and waste products, maintains salt and water balance and maintains acid-base balance
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reproductive system
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the gonads and associated ducts leading to the outside of the body
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male reproductive system
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testes (gonads), the duct system, accessory glands and the urethra
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female reproductive system
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ovaries (gonads), fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina
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reproductive system
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is for the reproduction of a like organism
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endocrine system
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pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal as well as the pancreas, ovaries and testes
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endocrine system
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controls the body's activities through the secretion of hormones
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nervous system
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brain, spinal cord, nerves and the sense organs
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nervous system
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is the body's communication network. It receives and transmits messages and coordinates the body's activities
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