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24 Cards in this Set
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cells
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basic structural unit of all living things
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tissues
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group of similar cellsthat combine to perform a particular function
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organs
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group of tissues forming a distinct unit carries one or more specific function
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systems
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groups of organs that work together to carry out a primary body function
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skin
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prevents germs from entering the body
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hair
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provides protection to skin and organs
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nails
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protect fingers and toes
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oil glands
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skin remains moist and smooth
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sweat glands
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cools body
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bones
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frame for the body
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muscles
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tissue that contracts
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ligaments
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connect bone to bone and support joints
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tendons
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connect muscles and bones
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cartilage
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cushions joints
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brain
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send, recieves and interprets messages
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spinal cords
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carries messages; between nerves and brain
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nerves
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carries messages between brain and the pont of stimulations
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gall bladder, and liver
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other organs, which aid in digestion
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heart
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pumps blood through body
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blood
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body fluid
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blood vessels
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tubes wich blood is transported
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mouth and nose
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take in air
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trachea
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tube connecting mouth and nose to lungs
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lungs
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move oxygen from air into blood
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