Topic 5.1 to 5.3 Vocabulary

similar cells that perform the same function are grouped together

• tissue

• organ

• stimulus

• organ system

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

a body structure composed of different kinds of tissues

• tissue

• organ

• response

• stimulus

a group of organs that work together

• organ system

• gland

• hormone

• organ

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

any change or signal in the environment that can make an organism react in some way

• stimulus

• response

• nutrients

• organ

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

an action or change in behavior that occurs as a result of a stimulus

• response

• saliva

• tissue

• organ system

organs that produce and release chemicals either through tiny tubes called dust or directly into the bloodstream

• glands

• hormone

• stress

the chemical produced by an endocrine gland

• hormone

• gland

• stimulus

• response

the reaction of a person's body to potentially threatening challenging, or disturbing events

• stress

• digestion

• peristalsis

• response

the process by which your body breaks down food into small nutrient molecules

• digestion

• carbohydrates

• tissue

• organ

the substances in food that provide the raw materials the body's cells need to carry out all their essential processes

• nutrients

• enzyme

• hormone

• organ system

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3