anatomy vocab Flashcards
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epithelial tissue
the body’s protective and lining layer covering surfaces and cavities
connective tissue
binds, supports, and connects different parts of the body
nervous tissue
the body’s communication network, transmits electric signals to coordinate activities
muscle tissue
enables movement by contracting and generating force
homeostasis
the body’s way of keeping everything balanced inside even when things change outside
feedback inhibition
the body’s way of shutting down a process when there’s enough of a product, preventing waste
digestive system
breaks down food to absorb nutrients and eliminate waste
excretory system
removes waste and excess substances from the body to maintain internal balance
circulatory system
the body’s transport network, delivering oxygen and nutrients while removing waste
lymphatic system
the body’s drainage and defense network filtering excess fluids and defending against infections
respiratory system
brings in oxygen and expels carbon dioxide fueling the body and keeping it balanced
nervous system
transmits signals through the brain, spinal cord, and all other parts of the body. controls activities + processes
