Unit 2 Vocab

2. / a group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a
5. / a thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
8. system / organism which work together for the purpose of sexual reproduction.
10. / defined chemically as neutral compounds of carbon,
12. change / a usually irreversible chemical reaction
14. stimulus / based upon something that you feel such as hunger, thirst, love, or pain.
15. is now in a stable condition in the hospital"
17. / a set of principles or procedures according to which something is done; an organized scheme or method.
18. mechanism / A loop system in which the system responds to perturbation either
19. system / a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen
21. systemconsists of the brain, spinal cord, sensory organs, and all of the nerves
22. stimulus / a detectable change in the internal or external environment.

1. / the tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements,
3. system / the collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism
4. system / an organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles
5. / of a patient or a medical condition) not deteriorating in health after an injury or operation.
6. system / the organ system that protects the body from various kinds of damage
7. system / an organ system that permits blood to circulate
9. digestion / begins in the mouth as the food is chewed. Chemical digestion involves breaking down the food
11. system / The hollow organs that make up the GI tract are the mouth,
13. system / responsible for the elimination of wastes produced by homeostasis.
16. system / Extensive anatomy images and detailed descriptions allow you to learn all about the bones of the human skeleton, as well as ligaments
20. / strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.