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Structural and functional unit of living things
Cells
Example of an organ in the human body
Small intestine
System responsible for maintaining homeostasis via rapid electrical transmission
Nervous system
Organs that are part of the urinary system
Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra
Muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities
Diaphragm
Two organ systems primarily involved in maintaining homeostasis
Nervous system and endocrine system
Function of the kidneys in the urinary system
Filter blood and produce urine
Functions of the endocrine system
Uses hormones for slower communication within the body
Type of tissue that lines organs and cavities
Epithelial tissue
Type of muscle involved in moving blood
Cardiac muscle
Cells produced by the testes
Sperms
Cells produced by the ovaries
Ovum (Eggs)
Four primary tissue types in the human body
Epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous
Definition of an organ
A structure made up of two or more types of tissues
Effect of thymectomy on the immune system
Decreased maturation of T cells due to lack of thymus hormones
Importance of the spleen in the immune system
Filters blood, removes microbes and debris
Role of pancreatic islets
Produce hormones such as insulin (endocrine function)
Combining lymphatic and endocrine systems
Thymus gland contributes to both systems
Two organ systems involved in acid-base balance
Respiratory system and urinary system
Function of the rib cage in relation to the cardiovascular system
Protects the heart
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