Human Body Systems Vocabulary

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The circulatory system is...

Back

the organs and tissues involved in circulating blood through the body

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Organ

Back

A group of tissues that work together to perform closely related functions.

Front

An ___________ is a living thing.

Back

organism

Front

Which body system is responsible for bringing oxygen into your body and removing carbon dioxide?

Back

respiratory system

Front

What is a cell?

Back

the smallest unit of life

Front

Which system is made up of the network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body?

Back

nervous system

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Tissue

Back

A group of similar cells that perform the same function.

Front

Which human body system is responsible for providing your body with nutrients from food?

Back

digestive system

Front

The excretory system is...

Back

responsible for filtering your blood, removing wastes, and heating and cooling your body.

Front

Organ system

Back

A group of organs that work together in performing vital bodily functions.