Human Body Systems Study Guide

Front

In what ways do the circulatory system and the lymphatic system work together to fight infection?

Back

Both systems have white blood cells (WBC) which will fight the infection.

Front

Why does blood make a complete loop throughout the body?

Back

Blood needs to circulate through my entire body (to all of the cells in all of the systems) so that my body can maintain homeostasis.

Front

How do the respiratory and cardiovascular systems work together to help cells obtain oxygen and remove waste?

Back

CO2 rich blood is diffusing out of the circulatory system (via capillaries surrounding alveoli into the lungs) to be exhaled while at the same time O2 is diffusing into the bloodstream.

Front

The digestive system is responsible for breaking down food into nutrients, what other systems does it work with to help nutrients get to every cell in the body?

Back

Cardiovascular system - absorbs nutrients into the bloodstream via capillaries in the small intestine.

Front

Describe the relationship between the muscular and respiratory system.

Back

The diaphragm is a muscle which allows for the lungs to inhale and exhale as it expands and contracts.

Front

When the excretory system is not working properly, what other system is directly affected?

Back

The cardiovascular systems as the blood is cleaned by the kidneys of the excretory system.

Front

Food is broken down into nutrients in the digestive system and the nutrients are absorbed through the cardiovascular system.

Back

True

Front

What body systems help you bend down to touch your toes?

Back

Skeletal system, Muscular system, Nervous system

Front

Cells form tissues form organs form systems form organism (CTOS)

Back

True

Front

Which body systems have a role in the removal of waste from the body?

Back

Digestive system removes solid wastes, Excretory system removes liquid wastes, Respiratory system removes gaseous waste