Body System Interactions Flashcard

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What are the two body systems primarily responsible for movement and transport of molecules in the body?

Back

Muscular and circulatory.

Front

What is the basic unit of an organism?

Back

Cell.

Front

What is a group of organs that work together to perform a function called?

Back

Organ system.

Front

What medical treatment is used when a person’s kidneys are no longer able to function?

Back

Dialysis.

Front

Which body system is not functioning properly in a person who requires dialysis?

Back

Excretory system.

Front

What is the correct order of levels of organization from simple to complex?

Back

Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism.

Front

What is the role of the circulatory system in the body?

Back

To transport nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body.

Front

What is the function of the muscular system?

Back

To facilitate movement of the body and maintain posture.

Front

What is an organ?

Back

A structure composed of different types of tissues that work together to perform a specific function.

Front

What is the function of the excretory system?

Back

To remove waste products from the body and regulate water and electrolyte balance.