Tissues, Organs, and Organ Systems

Connects one bone to another at a joint.

• ligament

• cartilage

• tissue

• fat

The most basic structure of an animal.

• tissue

• cell

• ligament

• muscle

Attaches muscles to bone.

• tendon

• tissue

• ligament

• cell

Chemical messengers that exert a specific influence on organs and other body tissues.

• tendon

• ligament

• hormones

• cells

The organ system that provides a framework for the body and protects internal organs.

• circulatory

• skeletal

• digestive

• reproductive

A group of cells that are alike in structure that work together to perform a specific function.

• tissue

• ligament

• muscle

• cell

The organ system that breaks food down into smaller particles.

• respiratory

• digestive

• circulatory

• nervous

The organ system that governs gas exchange.

• circulatory

• skeletal

• digestive

• respiratory

___________ are groups of tissues that perform specific functions.

• ligaments

• organ

• organ systems

___________ is the liquid part of blood.

• red blood cells

• white blood cells

• plasma

• platelets