PLTW PBS Unit

What is the primary focus of PLTW PBS Unit 1?

• Human body systems

• Genetic inheritance

• Cellular respiration

• Chemical reactions

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-2

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which of the following is a key component of the circulatory system studied in PLTW PBS?

• Neurons

• Alveoli

• Arteries

• Lymph nodes

In PLTW PBS, what is the function of the respiratory system?

• Transporting nutrients

• Exchanging gases

• Filtering waste

• Producing hormones

Which organ is primarily responsible for detoxification in the human body, as covered in PLTW PBS?

• Heart

• Liver

• Kidney

• Lung

What type of tissue is responsible for movement in the human body, according to PLTW PBS?

• Epithelial

• Connective

• Muscle

• Nervous

In PLTW PBS, which system is responsible for producing hormones?

• Nervous system

• Endocrine system

• Digestive system

• Respiratory system

What is the role of the nervous system in the human body as described in PLTW PBS?

• Transporting oxygen

• Digesting food

• Transmitting signals

• Producing blood cells

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system covered in PLTW PBS?

• Producing hormones

• Storing minerals

• Filtering blood

• Exchanging gases

In PLTW PBS, what is the primary function of red blood cells?

• Carrying oxygen

• Fighting infections

• Clotting blood

• Producing antibodies

Which part of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination, as studied in PLTW PBS?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

• Hypothalamus