Topic 3 Human Body Systems

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What is the role of the respiratory system in relation to the muscular system?

Back

The respiratory system brings oxygen into the body for the muscular system to use.

Front

What does muscle tissue function to move?

Back

Muscle tissue functions to move blood, food in the digestive tract, and bones.

Front

What are the three main parts of the nervous system?

Back

The three main parts of the nervous system are the spinal cord, brain, and nerves.

Front

What carries impulses back and forth from the brain to the body?

Back

Nerve cells (neurons) carry impulses back and forth from the brain to the body.

Front

What are the major organs of the circulatory system?

Back

The heart, blood vessels, and blood are the major organs of the circulatory system.

Front

What is the function of the muscular system?

Back

The muscular system allows for movement of the body and its parts.

Front

How does the circulatory system support the muscular system?

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The circulatory system delivers oxygen and nutrients to the muscles and removes waste products.

Front

What is the main function of the nervous system?

Back

The nervous system controls and coordinates body activities by transmitting signals between different parts of the body.

Front

What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?

Back

Voluntary muscles are controlled consciously (e.g., skeletal muscles), while involuntary muscles operate automatically (e.g., heart muscles).

Front

What is the primary function of the heart?

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The primary function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body.