7th Grade Advanced Life Science Unit 3: Human Body Vocabulary

A comprehensive set of flashcards covering the vocabulary related to the human body systems and their functions for 7th grade advanced life science.

Cell

The basic unit of life on earth.

Tissue

A group of cells that work together to perform a specific function.

Organ

A structure made up of different types of tissues that work together to perform a specific function.

Organ System

A group of organs that work together to perform a specific function or set of functions in the body.

Organism

A living individual that can carry out all the processes of life.

Digestive System

Responsible for breaking down food into nutrients that can be absorbed by the body.

Integumentary System

Provides protection against external threats, regulates body temperature, and helps with the excretion of waste products.

Nervous System

Responsible for coordinating and controlling the body's activities.

Skeletal System

Provides support, protection, and movement for the body.

Muscular System

Responsible for movement and locomotion.

Reproductive System

Responsible for the production of offspring.

Excretory System

Responsible for removing waste products from the body; responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.

Endocrine System

System responsible for producing and regulating hormones, which are chemical messengers that control various bodily functions.

Circulatory/Cardiovascular System

Responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.

Respiratory System

System responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment.

Lymphatic System

A network of vessels, nodes, and organs that helps maintain fluid balance and defend the body against infections.

Immune System

Responsible for defending the body against pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites.

Homeostasis

The maintenance of stable internal conditions.

Gametes

Reproductive cells.

Sperm

Male reproductive cell.

Egg/Ova

Female reproductive cell.

Epithelial tissue

Type of tissue that forms the covering of all body surfaces, lines body cavities and hollow organs.

Connective tissue

Type of tissue that binds structures together, forms a framework and support for organs and the body.

Nervous tissue

Type of tissue responsible for coordinating and controlling many body activities; made up of neurons.

Muscular tissue

Type of tissue composed of cells that have the ability to contract in order to produce movement.