Topic 3 - Human Body Systems

Front

What is the organ system that transports needed materials to cells and removes wastes?

Back

Circulatory System

Front

What is a body structure composed of different kinds of tissues that work together?

Back

Organ

Front

What do we call a group of organs that work together to perform a major function?

Back

Organ system

Front

What is the process in which a system is turned off by the condition it produces?

Back

Negative feedback

Front

What are substances in food that provide the raw materials and energy needed for an organism?

Back

Nutrients

Front

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

Back

To exchange gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the body and the environment.

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The process by which a body maintains a stable internal environment.

Front

What is the role of the digestive system?

Back

To break down food into nutrients that the body can use.

Front

What is the function of the nervous system?

Back

To transmit signals between different parts of the body and coordinate responses.

Front

What are the four main types of tissues in the human body?

Back

Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue.