Intro to Body Systems

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What is the skeletal system?

Back

The skeletal system provides shape and support to the body, enables movement, protects internal organs, and stores minerals.

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List the levels of organization in the human body from least complex to most complex.

Back

Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organism.

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What is the function of the digestive system?

Back

The digestive system takes food into the body, breaks it down, and absorbs the digested materials.

Front

Which three body systems allow you to move?

Back

Nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems.

Front

What does the nervous system include?

Back

The nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord, eyes, ears, and skin.

Front

What is the role of the muscular system?

Back

The muscular system enables movement of the body and maintains posture.

Front

What is an organ?

Back

An organ is a group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function in the body.

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What is the function of the circulatory system?

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The circulatory system transports blood, nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body.

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What is the role of the respiratory system?

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The respiratory system is responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.