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20 Cards in this Set
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What is a tissue
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a group of similar cells that perform the same function
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What are the four types of tissues in the human body?
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l. muscle
2. connective 3. nerve 4. epithelial |
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The only kind of tissue in your body that has the ability to contract, or shorten is__________?
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muscle tissue
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The tissue that provides support for your body and unites its parts is called______________?
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connective tissue
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This tissue carries messages back and forth between the brain and spinal cord to every part of the body____________?
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nerve
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This tissue forms a protective surface on the outside of your body and lines the cavities or hollow spaces of the mouth,throat,ears,stomach and other body parts_________________?
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epithelial
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What is an organ?
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a group of different tissues that has a specific function.
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Groups of organs working together are called_______________?
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organ systems
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What is the function of the skeletal system?
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supports and protects the body
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What is the function of the muscular system?
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Supports and enables the body to move
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What is the function of the muscular system?
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Supports and enables the body to mve
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What is the function of the digestive system?
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Breaks down food for use by the body
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What is the function of the circulartoy system?
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Transports food, oxygen, and wastes throughout the body
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What is the function of the respiratory system?
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Supplies oxygen to the body and gets rid ofcarbon dioxide
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What is the function of the excretory system?
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Removes wastes from the body
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What is the function of the nervous system?
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Carries messages throughout the body to aid in controling body functions and in responding to the environment
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What is the function of the endocrine system?
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Controls various body functions
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What is the function of the reproductive system?
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Produces sperm in males and eggs in females
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What is the function of the Integumentary system?
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Protects the body
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What are ligaments?
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Stringy connective tissue that help make up most of your skeletal system
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