Unit 10 Vocab. Flashbards (7.13AB)

What is the main function of the digestive system?

• To break down food and absorb nutrients

• To circulate blood throughout the body

• To provide structural support to the body

• To regulate body temperature

What is the primary function of the Respiratory System?

• To circulate blood throughout the body

• To exchange gases between the body and the environment

• To digest food and absorb nutrients

• To regulate body temperature

Circulatory System

• The group of organs and tissues that carry needed materials to cells and remove their waste products.

• A system responsible for the digestion of food and absorption of nutrients.

• The network of bones that provides structure and support to the body.

• The collection of muscles that enable movement and stability.

Tissue

• A group of similar types of cells that work together to carry out specific tasks.

• A type of organ that performs a specific function in the body.

• A collection of different organs that work together to form a system.

• A single cell that can replicate itself indefinitely.

What is the term for a biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms?

• Hormone

• Enzyme

• Vitamin

• Mineral

Immune System

• A combination of body defenses made up of the cells, tissues, and organs that fight pathogens in the body.

• A system that regulates body temperature and maintains homeostasis.

• A network of blood vessels that transports nutrients and oxygen to cells.

• An organ system responsible for digestion and nutrient absorption.

Pathogen

• A type of bacteria that is beneficial to health.

• An agent that causes disease.

• A virus that only affects plants.

• A medication used to treat infections.

What is the term for the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment?

• Homeostasis

• Metabolism

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

Digestive System

• A group of organs that work together to break down foods into substances that your cells can use.

• A system responsible for transporting oxygen in the body.

• A network of cells that transmit signals throughout the body.

• An organ that filters waste from the blood.

What is the term used to describe a living entity that can function independently?

• Organism

• Cell

• Tissue

• Organ