For this project, each group had to research two different organ systems in the human body and study how they function and work together. Our final grade was based off a presentation complete with a powerpoint and models of the systems.
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organ system- a group of organs that work together to perform one or more functions organ- a group of tissues working together to perform a bodily function tissues- a group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function digestive system- system that breaks down food into small molecules to be absorbed by cells mouth- the oral cavity that opens at the lips and empties into the esophagus pharynx- the membrane-lined cavity behind the nose and mouth that connects them to the esophagus small intestine- the organ that absorbs nutrients from food into body large intestine- the organ that removes water from food waste and passes it to the rectum esophagus- connects throat to the stomach stomach- organ where most of digestion occurs excretory system- the system that rids the body of wastes skin- layers of tissue; forms outer covering of body lungs- organ that draws in O2 and removes CO2 kidneys- pair of organs that filter waste from blood and makes urine