Topic 3 Unit Test Human Body Systems

Front

What is the function of both the nervous system and the endocrine system?

Back

They coordinate the tasks of other organs.

Front

What is the term for the regulation of steady internal conditions in an organism?

Back

Homeostasis.

Front

Which body system is responsible for launching an attack against foreign invaders?

Back

Immune System.

Front

What systems work together when someone shivers due to being cold?

Back

Nervous, Integumentary, and Muscular.

Front

What is the thick cord of nerve tissue in the center of the backbone called?

Back

Spinal cord.

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The process by which an organism maintains a stable internal environment.

Front

What role does the nervous system play in the body?

Back

It transmits signals between different parts of the body and coordinates responses.

Front

What is the primary function of the immune system?

Back

To defend the body against pathogens like bacteria and viruses.

Front

What is the relationship between the nervous system and the muscular system during movement?

Back

The nervous system sends signals to the muscular system to initiate movement.

Front

What is the role of the endocrine system?

Back

To release hormones that regulate various body functions.