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Chapter 22: Human Body

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tissuea group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific job in the body
cella membrane-covered structure that contains all materials necessary to maintain life
organa group of similar tissues that work together to perform a specific job
organ systema group of similar organs working together to perform a specific job
epithelial tissuetissue that covers and protects underlying tissue; one of the four major types of tissue
connective tissueone of the four major types of tissue; functions include support, protection, insulation, and nourishment
muscle tissueone of the four types of tissue; contains cells that contract and relax to produce movement
nervous tissueone of the four main types of tissue in the body; sends electrical signals through the body
integumentary systemskin, nails, hair
muscular systemmuscles (voluntary, involuntary, cardiac)
skeletal systembones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons
homeostasisthe maintenance of a stable internal environment
cardiovascular systemheart, blood vessels
nervous systembrain, nerve cells, spinal cord, sense organs
lymphatic systemlymph nodes, lymphatic vessels
digestive systemmouth, esophagus, pancreas, gall bladder, liver, intestines, anus
endocrine systemendocrine glands, ovaries (female), testes (male)
respiratory systemlungs, trachea, larynx, bronchi, alvioli
urinary systemkidneys, ureters, uninary bladder, urethra
reproductive system (male)testes, scrotum, epididymus, vas deferens, urethra, penis, sperm
reproductive system (female)ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, egg


7th Grade Life Science Instructor
Byron Middle School

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