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Tissues & Body Systems
groups of cells that work together to perform the same task
a condition that occurs when there is an insufficient amount of tissue fluid
a condition when there is an excess amount of tissue fluid. This condition causes swelling of the tissues
secretes and protects
supports and connects, there are two types hard and soft
soft connective tissue
adipose & fibrous connective tissue
hard connective tissue
control and communicate
move and protect. Consists of cardiac, skeletal, and visceral.
groups of tissue that work togther to perform a specific function
protects body from injury, infection, dehydration; helps regulate body temperature; eliminates some wastes; produces vitamin D
Creates framework of body, protects internal organs, produces blood cells, acts as levers for muscles
It permits movement of the body, maintains posture. Consists of three types: visceral, smooth, and cardiac
Coordinates and controls body activities
Allow body to react to environment by providing sight, hearing, taste, smell, and balance
Carries oxygen and nutrients to body cells; carries waste products away from cells; helps produce cells to fight infection
Carries some tissue fluid and wastes to blood, assists with fighting infection
Breathes in oxygen and eliminates carbon dioxide
Digests food physically and chemically, transports food, absorbs nutrients, eliminates waste
Filters blood to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in the body, produces and eliminates urine
Produces and secretes hormones to regulate body processes
provides for reproduction