what happens to homeostasis when disease or injury occurs - body metabolism is disrupted and
homeostasis is lost
what the changes in metabolic process called - signs and symptoms
the human body is broken down into 10 systems. what are they - > integumentary (skin)
> Musculoskeletal
> Nervous
> Circulatory or cardiovascular
> Respiratory
> Urinary
> Gastrointestinal
> Endocrine
> Reproductive
> Immune and Lymphatic
what are body systems made of - organs
what are organs made of - tissue
what are tissues made of - group of cells
, define cells - building block of body
what is the largest organ/system in the body - integument (skin)
what happens to blood vessels in the heat - blood vessels dilate/widen. it brings blood to body surface
what happens to blood vessels in the cold - blood vessels constrict and narrow. it retain heat
what are capillaries - blood vessels located in the dermis
what does skin prevent - >injury to organs
>prevent water loss
>protects from bacteria
what help give the body its shape/structure - >Muscles
>bones
>Ligaments
>tendons
>cartilage
what do bones do - protect organs
what are the blood vessels job - supply oxygen and nutrients to the bones
what is a joint - where 2 bones meet
what do muscles do - provide movement of body parts to maintain posture and maintain heat
there are 2 types of muscles - involuntary
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