Chapter 5 - Introduction to Body Systems

Introduction to body systems.

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A collection of tissues that carry out a specific body function.
Organ
The term for maintaining a stable body evironment
Homeostasis
The type of tissue that is your outside skin.
Epithelial tissue
The type of tissue that sends electrical impulses.
Nervous tissue
A tissue that is made of cells that contract and relax.
Muscle tissue
The tissue that joins, supports, cushions, and nourishes organs.
Connective tissue
The system that breaks down the food you eat.
Digestive system
The flow of blood through veins and arteries.
Circulatory system
The system that involves the heart and its chambers.
Cardiovascular system
The system that is a frame and protects our organs.
Skeletal system
The system that works with me to help us move.
Muscular system
The system that receives and sends electrical messages.
Nervous system
The system that involves your lungs, oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Respiratory system
The system that involves glands that send out chemical messages.
Endocrine system
The system where your skin helps regulate body temperature.
Integumentary system