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Metals tend to
lose electrons to become more stable. Become cations
Nonmetals tend to
gain electrons to become more stable. Become anions
Acid
A substance that produces hydrogen ions when it dissolves in water
base
A substance that produces hydroxide ions when it dissolves in water
Base turns
Blue in litmus paper
Acid turns
red in litmus paper
Heart
circulates blood and xygen to all parts of the body
circulatory system
transportation of oxygen, nutrients, and blood throughout the body
epithelial tissue.
prevents damage, heat loss, dehydration, and infection
respiratory system
to obtain oxygen for the body and release carbon dioxide
lungs
contain structures needed for gas exchange
digestive sustem
break down food and water so that nutirents can be absorbed by the body and waste can be elimintaed
stomach
releases hydrochloric acid that breaks down food
small intestine
nutrients absorb into the bloodstream
large instestine
water is absorbed back into the body from undigested food
liver
produces a fluid called bile which breaks down fats
dermal
protective barrier against injury and disease
vascular
for water and nutrient delivery. Xylem- transports water and dissolved minerals. Phloem- transports glucose.
nervous
communicates messages within the body to aid in survival
ground
photosynthesis in leaves. Food and water storage. Sctructural support.
connective tissue
joins tissues together
muscle tissue
movement of the human body
convex mirror
divergent
concave mirror
convergent