Human Body, Structure and Function of Life Vocabulary

The study of the structures and function of an organism's body

• anatomy

• organism

• organ

• tissue

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Any living thing

• organ

• cell

• organism

• body

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A part of an organism that carries out a special task to help it survive (stomach, kidney, liver)

• health

• organ

• organism

• anatomy

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A group of similar organs working together to maintain the health of the body.

• circulatory system

• anatomy

• body system

• skeletal system

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Cycles of blood throughout the body to deliver oxygen to cells

• Respiratory system

• Circulatory System

• Cardiovascular System

• Skeletal System

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Allows organisms to breathe (take in oxygen)

• Nervous System

• Muscular System

• Respiratory System

• Digestive System

Provides support and protection for the body (includes bones)

• Skeletal system

• Muscular System

• Human body

• body System

Allows the body to move using different types of muscles.

• Body System

• Skeletal system

• Respiration

• Muscular System

Processes food and allows it to be changed into energy for the body.

• Respiratory System

• Muscular System

• Digestive system

• Circulatory system

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Allows cell to cell communication; sends impulses along a network of nerves.

• Nervous System

• Cardiovascular System

• Digestive system

• Spinal cord