Cardiovascular system - the body system that delivers blood to different parts of a body; consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels, Cellular respiration - the process that occurs when the chemical energy of "food" molecules, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, is released and partially captured in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), Circulatory system - the system that transports blood and other fluids throughout the body, Diaphragm - a wide muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and aids in the inflation of the lungs, Digestion - the process by which the body breaks down food so that it can be used for energy, Digestive System - a group of seven organs that break down food and absorb the nutrients which the body then uses for fuel, Esophagus - a muscular tube that helps move food from the mouth to the stomach, Excretory System - the system of the body responsible for storing and getting rid of waste products, such as urine, Function - The kind of action or activity specific to a thing or person., Growth - the process of using energy and dividing cells to become larger, Joint - the place where two bones are connected in a body, Larynx - a tube above and continuous with the trachea; contains the structures used for speech; also called the voice box., Lungs - organs of the respiratory system that bring oxygen-rich air into the body and send oxygen-poor air out of the body, Muscular System - the body system that permits movement and locomotion in animals, Nervous System - the system of the body that carries information to all parts of the body: The nervous system relies on nerve cells to move electrical signals to the body from the brain, and from the body to the brain and/or spinal cord., Pharynx - tube at the back of the mouth that leads to either the respiratory or digestive systems; also called the throat., Pulmonary Artery - the large artery that brings blood from the heart to the lungs, Respiratory System - the system of the body that brings oxygen into the body and releases carbon dioxide, Skeletal System - the network of solid materials that give an organism's body its structure, System - a group of parts that work together to function or perform a task,

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