Body Systems Vocabulary Flashcards
(6 cards)
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Adaptation
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Adaptation – a change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment.
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Circulatory system
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Circulatory system – transports nutrients and oxygen to the body
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Digestive system
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Digestive system – breaks down food to provide nutrients and energy
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Endocrine system
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Endocrine system – regulates the body with hormones
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Excretory system
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Excretory system – removes waste from the body
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External stimulus
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External stimulus – a change in the environment outside of the organism
