A | B |
cells | the smallest form of life |
tissues | a group of cells performing a specific function |
organs | a group of tissues performing a specific function |
organ systems | a group of organs performing a function |
epithelial tissue | type of tissue that includes skin cells |
connective tissue | type of tissue that includes blood cells, bone cells, etc |
muscle tissue | type of tissue that includes muscle cells, heart cells, etc |
nervous tissue | type of tissue that includes brain cells, nerve cells, etc |
nervous system | includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves |
digestive system | responsible for the ingestion and digestion of food |
circulatory system | transports substances around the body, includes the heart |
respiratory system | responsible for gases into and out of the body |
skeletal system | provides internal support and body movement |
muscular system | includes muscles and tendons |
excretory system | responsible for removing waste products from our blood |
endocrine system | includes glands and hormones |