Jayden Credeur Body Systems and Homeostasis

9. the system of organs that are involved in breathing
10. a blood vessel that carries blood to the heart from tissues and organs in the body
11. a biological occurrence wherein the output of a system amplifies the system or inhibits the system
13. an organ system composed of specialized cells called muscle fibers
15. when the product of a reaction leads to a decrease in that reaction
16. groups of organs and tissues that work together to perform important jobs for the body
17. an organ that makes one or more substances
18. the organized network of nerve tissue in the body
19. the system that circulates blood and lymph through the body
20. the process of mechanically and enzymatically breaking down food into substances for absorption into the bloodstream

1. a state of balance among all the body systems needed for the body to survive and function correctly
2. a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to tissues and organs in the body
3. one of many substances made by glands in the body
4. the result of a reaction that is amplified to make it occur more quickly
5. the organs that take in food and liquids and break them down into substances that the body can use for energy, growth, and tissue repair
6. single muscle cells
7. composed of cells that have the special ability to shorten or contract in order to produce movement of the body parts
8. the tissues, glands, and organs involved in producing offspring
12. the framework that supports the soft tissues of vertebrate animals and protects many of their internal organs
14. the process where complex molecules like proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are broken down into smaller pieces that your body can use