Levels of organization from simplest to most complex.

Provides support and protection

Receives and sends messages to control the body

Joints in knee & elbow are examples of which type of joint?

This organ regulates blood sugar levels.

Joints in hip & shoulder are examples of which type of joint?

Disease/Disorder. Wearing away of cartilage over time; causes bones to rub

We call the quick move away from the stove a ...

Disease/Disorder. Muscle cells break down and lose ability to contract

Disease/Disorder. Overstretching or tearing of elastic ligaments

This system allows movement

Disease/Disorder. Extremely tall or short stature caused by too much or not enough Growth Hormone (GH)

Connects muscle to bone

type of muscle found in digestive tract; involuntary

A group of organs performing a job are called what?

secretes hormones that affect other glands and organs (The Master gland)

The system that makes blood cells

Connects bone to bone

Help the body respond to stress and danger

Joints in wrist and ankle are examples of what type of joint?

Helps to regulate/control the body using hormones

We call the burn from the stove a ...

Type of muscle attached to bones; voluntary

Disease/Disorder. Spinal cord is injured or severed; messages sent below the point of injure do not get through to the body

Type of muscle found in the heart; involuntary

Disease/Disorder. Inflammation of the tendon due to repetitive twisting or pulling

Group of tissues performing a job

Automatic/involuntary action controlled by CNS

Disease/Disorder. Inability of the body to control blood sugar levels; problem with insulin production in the pancreas.

Disease/Disorder. Inflammation of the lining of the brain

Pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid are examples of

Group of cells performing a job

Chemicals that deliver messages all over the body

Soft, flexible tissue found in ears, nose & joint