Body Systems and Levels of Organization

A group of organs that work together to performa specific function

• organ system

• tissue

• organ

• organism

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The system responsible for taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide using the lungs

• respiratory system

• circulatory system

• nervous system

• excretory system

A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; the regulation of any aspect of body chemistry, such as blood glucose, around around a particular level

• homeostasis

• hyperventilate

• stability

• respiration

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A collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body

• organ

• tissue

• organ system

• organism

Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells

• digestive system

• excretory system

• respiratory system

• circulatory system

The system that removes waste from your body and controls water balance

• excretory system

• digestive system

• respiratory system

• circulatory system

Transport oxygen, waste, nutrients, hormones, heat, etc., around the body. Also kown as the cardiovascular system.

• circulatory system

• respiratory system

• skeletal system

• nervous system

Protects and supports body organs and provides a framework the muscles use to support movement. Made up of bones and joints

• skeletal system

• muscular system

• nervous system

• integumentary system

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body. Includes brain, spinal cord and nerves

• nervous system

• integumentary system

• circulatory system

• excretory system

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

The organ system that forms a protective covering on the outside of the body. Includes the hair, skin and nails.

• integumentary system

• nervous system

• muscular system

• circulatory system

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