| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| blood | red liquid that flows through the circulatory system |
| bones | hard material that forms the skeleton |
| growth | process of expanding or becoming larger |
| skeletal system | the body's framework made up of bones and joints |
| muscular system | made up of all the muscles in the body and works with the skeletal system to provide movement |
| circulatory system | controls the movement of blood to and from all parts of the body. It contains the heart, the blood and the vessels |
| respiratory system | brings oxygen to the body and takes carbon dioxide away from the body |
| digestive system | breaks down food into nutrients for the body |
| nervous system | carries information from the brain to the body and from parts of the body back to the brain. It controls the actions of the body. |
| excretory system | removes waste from body fluids and maintains a balance of healthy body fluids |
| heart | a large involuntary muscle that pumps the blood through the circulatory system |
| muscles | animal body tissue that can contract and produce movement |
| nutrients | parts of food used by the body for life |
| repair | to put something back in good condition |
| transport | to carry from one part of the body to another |
