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Tissues, Systems, & Cavities
4 main types of tissues, 10 main body systems, & 5 main body cavaties plus 2 minor ones. Simplified.
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Biology
12th Grade
04/24/2018

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Epithelial Tissue
Definition
the type of tissue that covers surface and lines cavaties
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Connective Tissue
Definition
the type of tissue that holds the body together
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Muscular Tissue
Definition
the type of tissue that allows body movement
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Nervous Tissue
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the type of tissue that conducts nerve impulses
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Integumentary System
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the system that consists of skin, hair, sweat, and sebaceous glands
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Musculoskeletal System
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system for movement, framework, and organ support
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Circulatory & Lymphatic System
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system that consists of blood transportation, & the system that fights infection within the blood
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Cardiovascular System
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system that consists of the heart and blood
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Respiratory System
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the system that is responsible for taking in oxygen and disposing of carbon dioxide
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Gastrointestinal (Digestive) System
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the system that transports food, absorbs nutrients, and excretes waste
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Urinary System
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system that involves the kidneys & urinary tract
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Reproductive System
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the system that involves sperm cells for males and egg cells for females
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Endocrine System
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the system responsible for hormones and glands
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Nervous System
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the system that involves the brain and the senses
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Cranial Cavity
Definition
houses the brain & surrounded by the skull
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Spinal Cavity
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houses the spine & surrounded by vertebrae
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Thoracic Cavity
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houses the heart and lungs; surrounded by ribs, sternum, & vertebrae
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Bonus: Mediastinum
Definition
the space in between the lungs (not a main cavity)
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Pleural Cavity
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the space within the pleura that surrounds the lungs
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Abdominal Cavity
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houses the stomach, liver, & intestines
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Bonus: Abdominopelvic Cavity
Definition
refers to both the abdominal & pelvic cavities together
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