Body Systems

Amino Acid

• A type of small organic molecule that serves as the fundamental building block for constructing larger protein molecules.

• A type of carbohydrate that provides energy to cells.

• A type of lipid that stores energy and forms cell membranes.

• A type of nucleic acid that carries genetic information.

What is Oxygen?

• A molecule essential for cellular respiration, the process where cells convert nutrients into usable energy for bodily functions.

• A type of gas that is not necessary for human life.

• A liquid that is used for cooling engines.

• A solid element found in the Earth's crust.

What is a Tissue?

• A group of similar cells from the same origin that work together to perform a specific, specialized function.

• A type of organ that consists of multiple tissues working together.

• A collection of different types of cells that perform various functions in the body.

• A fluid that circulates in the body, carrying nutrients and waste.

What is the digestive system?

• The body system responsible for ingesting food and breaking it down into smaller molecules for absorption and cellular use.

• The system that circulates blood throughout the body.

• The network of nerves that controls bodily functions.

• The part of the body that produces hormones.

What is Asthma?

• A chronic condition that inflames and narrows the airways, restricting the flow of oxygen into the lungs and body.

• A temporary condition caused by allergies that affects breathing.

• A viral infection that primarily affects the lungs and causes coughing.

• A genetic disorder that leads to the overproduction of mucus in the lungs.

What is the circulatory system?

• The body system that transports nutrients, oxygen, hormones, and waste products to and from all cells in the body.

• The system responsible for digestion and nutrient absorption.

• The network of bones that supports the body structure.

• The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions.

What is Anemia?

• A medical condition where the blood lacks sufficient healthy red blood cells, reducing oxygen transport to the body's cells.

• A condition characterized by an excess of red blood cells in the bloodstream.

• A type of infection that affects the blood cells.

• A genetic disorder that causes the blood to clot excessively.

What is a system?

• A collection of unrelated parts that function independently.

• A group of interacting or interdependent parts that form a complex whole to perform major bodily functions.

• A single component that operates in isolation.

• An abstract concept with no physical representation.

What is a molecule?

• A group of two or more atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.

• A single atom that cannot be broken down further.

• A mixture of different substances that do not chemically bond.

• A large structure made up of many molecules combined.

Organ Noun

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[or-guhn]

• A self-contained structure made of different types of tissues that work together to perform specific functions in an organism.

• A type of cell that carries oxygen in the blood.

• A group of organs that work together to perform a specific function.

• A small part of a cell that has a specific function.