Structures of the Body and Body Systems Flashcards
1
Q
structures of the body
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- smallest to largest:
- cells
- tissues
- organs
- body systems
- complete body
2
Q
cells
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- basic structural and functional units of the body
- specialized cells group together to form tissues
3
Q
tissues
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- a tissue is a group or layer os similarly specialized cells that join together to perform certain specific functions
- epithelial tissues
- connective tissues
- muscle tissue
- nerve tissue
4
Q
organs
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- a body organ is somewhat independent part of the body that performs a specific function
- multiple tissue types make up an organ
5
Q
body systems
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multiple organs work together in a body system to combine their specific functions together
6
Q
body systems
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- skeletal
- muscular
- cardiovascular
- lymphatic
- immune
- respiratory
- digestive
- urinary
- nervous
- special senses
- integumentary
- endocrine
- reproductive
7
Q
entire body
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made up of all these body systems working together
8
Q
multiple ____
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organs
9
Q
a body ___ is a
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organ
