Lesson 1.4 Vocabulary Part 1

Cell

• Basic unit of life.

• Smallest part of an organism that can be classified as living.

• A structure that provides support to plants.

• A type of tissue found in animals.

Body systems

• Collection of organs working together.

• A single organ performing a specific function.

• A group of cells with similar functions.

• An isolated organ without any connections.

Muscular system

• Body system that helps the body move and aids other body systems.

• A system responsible for the production of hormones.

• The system that protects internal organs from injury.

• A network of cells that transmit electrical signals.

Joint

• A place where two or more bones meet

• A type of muscle tissue

• A fluid-filled sac that reduces friction

• A type of connective tissue

Integumentary system

• Body system that covers and protects the entire body.

• System responsible for digestion and nutrient absorption.

• Network of bones that supports the body structure.

• Group of organs that regulate body temperature.

Skeletal system

• Body system made up of 206 bones that provides structure, shape, and protection to the body.

• A system responsible for the production of hormones and regulation of metabolism.

• A network of muscles that enables movement and locomotion.

• The system that transports blood and nutrients throughout the body.

Organ

• Groups of tissues that perform a specific job.

• A single type of cell that carries out a function.

• A collection of organs that work together.

• A type of muscle tissue.

Organisms

• Individual living things

• Groups of similar species

• Non-living entities

• Parts of a cell

Cardiac muscles

• Muscle found only in the heart.

• Muscle that is voluntary and striated.

• Muscle that surrounds the digestive tract.

• Muscle that is found in the limbs.

Tissue

• A collection of similar cells that do a certain job for the body.

• A type of organ that performs a specific function.

• A group of different organs working together.

• A fluid that circulates in the body.