Gland - Organ that produces and releases chemicals eith er through the ducts or directly into the bloodstream, Hormone - Chemical produced by a cell or gland in one part of the body that affects function of other parts of the body., Metabolism - combination of chemical reactions through which an organism builds up and breaks down materials, Egg - female sex cell, Sperm - Male sex cell, Fertilization - Process in which a sperm cell and an egg cell join to form a new organism, Testes - Male organs that produce sperm and the hormone testosterone, Ovaries - Female organs that produce eggs and the hormone estrogen and progesterone, Uterus - Hollow, muscular organ where a developing baby grows, Bone - Organ that is made up of multiple tissues and forms the skeleton, Skeleton - Inner framework of bone and connective tissue that provides shape and support to the body., Marrow - Soft, spongy tissue found at the center of the bones., Joint - Point where two or more bones come together, Cardiac Muscle - Involuntary muscle found in the heart, Skeletal muscle - voluntary muscle that attaches to the bones by connective tissue and produces the body's movement, Smooth muscle - Involuntary muscle that facilitates muscle movement of the internal organs and blood vessels and is responsible for moving nutrients and waste through the body,

7th Vocab. Topic 7 Exp. 3 & 4 Body Systems

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