Human Body Systems and Structure and Movement

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What is a tissue?

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A group of cells that work together to carry out specific functions.

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Name the four tissue types in the body.

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Epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue, and nervous tissue.

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What is an organ?

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A structure made of two or more tissues that work together.

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What forms an organ system?

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Organs that work together.

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Define homeostasis.

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The ability of the body to maintain a stable internal environment despite a changing environment.

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List the functions of the skin.

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Protection, sensory perception, storage, excretion, temperature control, and production of Vitamin D.

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How do sweat glands help the body?

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They help lower skin temperature and release excess water, salts, sugars, and wastes.

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What does the skeletal system consist of?

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Bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage.

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What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?

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To cover body surfaces and line body cavities, providing protection and selective permeability.

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What role does the nervous tissue play in the body?

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It transmits electrical impulses throughout the body, allowing for communication between different body parts.