Unit 2 Week 2

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Organ System

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A group of organs that work together to perform one or more functions. Each does a particular job in the body, and is made up of certain tissues.

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Organism

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An individual living thing that can react to stimuli, reproduce, grow, and maintain homeostasis. It can be a bacterium, fungus, plant, or animal.

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Digestive System

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The system by which ingested food is broken down into forms that can be absorbed and used or excreted.

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Cardiovascular System

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The system that circulates blood through the body, consisting of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.

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Excretory System

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The system that removes waste from the body and controls water balance.

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Respiratory System

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The system responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide using the lungs.