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4th Period Advanced Science (lara Arredondo
Vocab.
12 cards·by Lara A.
Lymphatic
A vessel, similar to a vein, that conveys lymph in the body.
immune
Resistant to a particular infection or toxin owing to the presence of specific antibodies or
sensitized white blood cells.
Circulatory
Relating to the circulation of blood or sap.
Respriatory
A series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.
Endocrine
Relating to or denoting glands which secrete hormones or other products directly into the
blood
Muscular
An organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles. It permits movement of
the body, maintains posture and circulates blood
Integumentary
An organ system consisting of the skin, hair, nails, and exocrine glands
nervous
A complex network of nerves and cells that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord
to various parts of the body.
digestive
Is made up of the gastrointestinal tract—also called the GI tract or digestive tract—and the
liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.
Excretory
Is responsible for the elimination of wastes produced by homeostasis.
Reproductive
The reproductive system or genital system is a system of sex organs within an organism which
work together for the purpose of sexual rep....
skeletal
The skeletal system includes all of the bones and joints in the body. Each bone is a complex
living organ that is made up of many cells, pro