Science - Body Systems Vocab Flashcard

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Function

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The main action that something is made to do.

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Organ

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Parts of a body that make a body live and move.

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Skin

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The organ that surrounds and protects the body.

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Lungs

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An organ that takes in and releases air.

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Muscle

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A tissue that helps make a body move.

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Tissue

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A group of cells that work together to perform a specific function.

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Organ System

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A group of organs that work together to perform complex functions.

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Respiratory System

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The system that allows us to breathe and exchange gases.

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Circulatory System

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The system that transports blood and nutrients throughout the body.

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Digestive System

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The system that breaks down food and absorbs nutrients.